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CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF HEPATIC ARTERY THROMBOSIS AFTER LIVER TRANSPLANTATION IN THE CYCLOSPORINE ERA

Transplantation · 1985 · Vol. 40(6) · pp. 667–671

Andreas G. Tzakis✉(University of Pittsburgh)Robert D. Gordon(University of Pittsburgh)Byers W. Shaw(University of Pittsburgh)Shunzaburo Iwatsuki(University of Pittsburgh)Thomas E. Starzl(University of Pittsburgh)

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Abstract

Hepatic artery thrombosis is a dreadful complication of orthotopic liver transplantation. It should be suspected in cases of fulminant liver failure, delayed bile leak, or intermittent sepsis of unknown cause after liver transplantation. Accurate diagnosis is assisted by ultrasound and computerized tomography scans, but usually requires arteriography. Prompt retransplantation is required in most of the cases.

Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Liver Disease and Transplantation Liver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicineThrombosisLiver transplantationComplicationSepsisFulminantTransplantationSurgeryRadiologyArtery