Current status of pediatric deceased donor liver transplantation: Lessons learned from a high-volume center in Japan where living donation remains predominant.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.886
Abstract: BACKGROUND In Japan, a recent gradual increase in deceased donor donation has expanded opportunities for pediatric patients to obtain deceased grafts. METHODS Forty-three children underwent deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT) at our institute before February… read more here.
Keywords: graft; liver transplantation; split; deceased donor ... See more keywords
MRI in donor candidates for living donor liver transplant: Technical and practical considerations
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DOI: 10.1002/jmri.26257
Abstract: In living donor liver transplantation (LDLT), a thorough preoperative evaluation of the donor is imperative to minimize the risk of the donors and improve the outcome of the recipients. In order to select the best… read more here.
Keywords: mri donor; donor candidates; donor; donor liver ... See more keywords
Macrovascular invasion is not an absolute contraindication for living donor liver transplantation
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.24610
Abstract: The indication of liver transplantation (LT) for the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is expanding. However, portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) has been still accepted as an absolute contraindication. We experienced an unexpectedly good… read more here.
Keywords: absolute contraindication; transplantation; liver transplantation; donor liver ... See more keywords
Donor safety in living donor liver donation: An Italian multicenter survey
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.24651
Abstract: Major concerns about donor morbidity and mortality still limit the use of living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) to overcome the organ shortage. The present study assessed donor safety in LDLT in Italy reporting donor postoperative… read more here.
Keywords: donation; donor; donor safety; donor liver ... See more keywords
Living donor liver transplantation with a left trisegmental graft from a donor with anomalous branching of the portal vein
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.24687
Abstract: A 45-year-old male patient with liver cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis applied to our center for liver transplantation. He was registered on the waiting list for deceased donor liver transplantation. However, 2 years later, his… read more here.
Keywords: donor liver; graft; liver transplantation; left trisegmental ... See more keywords
Portosystemic collaterals in living donor liver transplantation: What is all the fuss about?
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.24719
Abstract: Portosystemic collaterals are a common finding in patients with cirrhosis undergoing liver transplantation. Recently, there has been a renewed interest regarding their significance in the setting of living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) due to concerns… read more here.
Keywords: portosystemic collaterals; transplantation; liver transplantation; donor liver ... See more keywords
Longterm Analysis of Biliary Complications After Duct‐to‐Duct Biliary Reconstruction in Living Donor Liver Transplantations
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25074
Abstract: Biliary complication (BC) is still regarded as the Achilles’ heel of a living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). This study aims to evaluate the longterm outcomes of the duct‐to‐duct (DD) biliary reconstruction using 7‐0 suture and… read more here.
Keywords: duct; biliary reconstruction; duct biliary; donor liver ... See more keywords
Oral Contraceptive–Induced Hepatic Sinusoidal Dilatation and Potential Implications for Living Donor Liver Transplantation: A Reason for Nonuse of Right Lobe Grafts
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25757
Abstract: Adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation is being increasingly performed throughout the United States. To ensure safety, donors typically have to be young, healthy, and without significant comorbidities. Oral contraceptives are some of the most commonly… read more here.
Keywords: contraceptive induced; oral contraceptive; transplantation; liver transplantation ... See more keywords
Living Donor Liver Transplantation When Deceased Donor Is Not Possible or Timely: Case Examples and Ethical Perspectives
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25765
Abstract: We read with great interested the manuscript by Levitsky at al., titled "Living Donor Liver Transplantation when Deceased Donor is not Possible or Timely: Case Examples and Ethical Perspectives"1 . We applaud the authors for… read more here.
Keywords: transplantation deceased; transplantation; liver transplantation; deceased donor ... See more keywords
Is Portal Inflow Modulation Always Necessary for Successful Utilization of Small Volume Living Donor Liver Grafts?
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25810
Abstract: We read the recent article '' Is Portal Inflow Modulation Always Necessary for Successful Utilization of Small Volume Living Donor Liver Grafts? '' published by Soin and colleagues with great interest (1). The authors have… read more here.
Keywords: always necessary; portal inflow; modulation always; inflow modulation ... See more keywords
Technical Choices in Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation: The Path to Reduce Vascular Complications and Improve Survival
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25875
Abstract: Pediatric living donor liver transplantation (PLDLT) is a successful therapeutic option for children with chronic and acute liver disease. After early transplant results, many technical advancements were introduced in the field to reduce the rate… read more here.
Keywords: period; transplantation; liver transplantation; pediatric living ... See more keywords