PubMed · 1992 · 202 citations · 0 references
MedicineSurgeryMicrosurgeryTransplant SurgeryVascular SurgeryHepatobiliary SurgeryLiver Blood FlowLiver TransplantationVascular AnastomosisBiliary AnastomosisEnd-to-side Vascular AnastomosisHepatic Venous Outflow ObstructionSide-to-end AnastomosisSide-to-side AnastomosisTransplantationVenous Bypass GraftingVenous Bypass Surgery
An original technique of OLT with preservation of the entire IVC of the recipient and side to side caval anastomosis is described. The procedure has permitted the avoidance of retrocaval dissection and temporary vena caval occlusion. The caval outflow was respected during the anhepatic phase. The technique, requiring only one caval anastomosis, has reduced the duration of the anhepatic phase and the need for venous bypass.