Vascular complications after orthotopic liver transplantation
https://doi.org/10.23873/2074-0506-2017-9-1-35-50
Abstract
Vascular complications (VCs) comprise one of the most serious problems in liver transplantation. This is the next reason of graft loss after primary graft non-function, with the majority of complications being arterial by etiology. VCs significantly decrease the graft and patient survival, contribute to the incidence of retransplantation. This review focuses on the epidemiology, etiology, diagnostics, and treatment of VCs.
About the Authors
M. S. Novruzbekov
N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand. Med. Sci., Head of the Scientific Department for Liver Transplantation
Moscow, Russia
O. D. Olisov
N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine
Russian Federation
Moscow, Russia
Russian Federation
Moscow, Russia
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