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  • Title: Split liver transplantation in Italy.
    Author: Andorno E, Bottino G, Morelli N, Antonucci A, Mondello R, Valente R, Santori G, Ravazzoni F, Di Domenico S, Valente U.
    Journal: Transplant Proc; 2004 Apr; 36(3):518-9. PubMed ID: 15110577.
    Abstract:
    The role of split liver transplantation has been well established. The limitation to this technique is the number of potential recipients for a left lateral segment graft. The optimal use of the donor pool is to split the liver to provide 2 grafts suitable for adults obtaining right or left lobe. We explored the potential increase in the number of liver grafts gained from systematically using the technique of splitting on national basis. The crucial factor appeared to be creation of guidelines for the use of optimal livers to optimize organ allocation while minimizing pretransplantation mortality and maximizing post-orthotopic liver transplantation outcome.
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