REVERSAL OF HYPOXEMIA BY INHALED NITRIC OXIDE IN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE HEPATOPULMONARY SYNDROME, TYPE 1, DURING AND AFTER LIVER TRANSPLANTATION

Abstract

During or after LT, worsening hypoxemia may be improved by using inhaled nitric oxide in pediatric patients undergoing liver transplantation for liver cirrhosis and hepatopulmonary syndrome. The mechanisms are unclear, but may involve mismatching lung ventilation-perfusion. However, additional clinical reports are necessary before accepting these results.