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Portal Steal Syndrome After Full-Size Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Dua, A; McElroy, L; Wochinski, A; Hong, JC; Cronin, DC
Published in: WMJ
June 2016

Successful liver transplantation typically results in an immediate decrease in intrahepatic resistance accompanied by an initial increased hepatopedal portal flow. Within a short period of time, the portal hypertension resolves and the variceal shunts involute. However, in situations in which intrahepatic vascular resistance to venous flow remains elevated, significant hepatofugal portal flow may continue through persistent mesenteric shunts. This situation, portal steal, can result in decreased perfusion of the liver graft leading to graft dysfunction, failure, and potentially recipient death. This report details a case and the surrounding literature to highlight appropriate diagnosis and management in these patients.

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Published In

WMJ

ISSN

1098-1861

Publication Date

June 2016

Volume

115

Issue

3

Start / End Page

147 / 150

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography
  • Reoperation
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Portal Vein
  • Middle Aged
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Humans
  • General & Internal Medicine
  • Female
 

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Dua, A., McElroy, L., Wochinski, A., Hong, J. C., & Cronin, D. C. (2016). Portal Steal Syndrome After Full-Size Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation. WMJ, 115(3), 147–150.
Dua, Anahita, Lisa McElroy, Abby Wochinski, Johnny C. Hong, and David C. Cronin. “Portal Steal Syndrome After Full-Size Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation.WMJ 115, no. 3 (June 2016): 147–50.
Dua A, McElroy L, Wochinski A, Hong JC, Cronin DC. Portal Steal Syndrome After Full-Size Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation. WMJ. 2016 Jun;115(3):147–50.
Dua, Anahita, et al. “Portal Steal Syndrome After Full-Size Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation.WMJ, vol. 115, no. 3, June 2016, pp. 147–50.
Dua A, McElroy L, Wochinski A, Hong JC, Cronin DC. Portal Steal Syndrome After Full-Size Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation. WMJ. 2016 Jun;115(3):147–150.

Published In

WMJ

ISSN

1098-1861

Publication Date

June 2016

Volume

115

Issue

3

Start / End Page

147 / 150

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography
  • Reoperation
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Portal Vein
  • Middle Aged
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Humans
  • General & Internal Medicine
  • Female