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Biliary and Vascular Complications after Liver Transplantation-From Diagnosis to Treatment.

Authors :
Gheorghe G
Diaconu CC
Bungau S
Bacalbasa N
Motas N
Ionescu VA
Source :
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) [Medicina (Kaunas)] 2023 Apr 28; Vol. 59 (5). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 28.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The last decades have brought impressive advances in liver transplantation. As a result, there was a notable rise in the number of liver transplants globally. Advances in surgical techniques, immunosuppressive therapies and radiologically guided treatments have led to an improvement in the prognosis of these patients. However, the risk of complications remains significant, and the management of liver transplant patients requires multidisciplinary teams. The most frequent and severe complications are biliary and vascular complications. Compared to vascular complications, biliary complications have higher incidence rates but a better prognosis. The early diagnosis and selection of the optimal treatment are crucial to avoid the loss of the graft and even the death of the patient. The development of minimally invasive techniques prevents surgical reinterventions with their associated risks. Liver retransplantation remains the last therapeutic solution for graft dysfunction, one of the main problems, in this case, being the low number of donors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1648-9144
Volume :
59
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37241082
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59050850