ISSN:
1432-2277
Keywords:
Key words Liver transplantation
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venous stenosis
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stent
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Venous stenosis
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liver transplantation
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stent
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Stent
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venous stenosis
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liver transplantation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Supra-hepatic inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction is an unusual complication following an orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) and is seen more often in hepatic regrafts. Dilatation of these stenotic lesions and the use of endovascular stents has been described in the past. Although the results of this technique are unquestionably superior to surgical correction, their use in the very early post-operative period is not without danger. Herein we describe a case where this modality was used successfully within 24 h of an OLT.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001470050105
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