ISSN:
1432-2277
Keywords:
Key words Liver transplantation
;
Hepatitis B reinfection
;
Portal vein thrombosis
;
Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator lysis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is an infrequent complication following hepatic transplantation. However, deterioration of liver function and accompanying complications may be life threatening. Several attempts of surgical or percutaneous transhepatic procedures have been described. In some cases high dose fibrinolytic regimens have been successful. We describe the case of a male liver recipient with recurrent liver fibrosis due to hepatitis B reinfection and late portal vein thrombosis 45 months after transplantation. Complete recanalization was achieved using systemic low dose recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001470050222
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