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  • Title: Alternatives to the double vena cava method in partial liver transplantation.
    Author: Kishi Y, Sugawara Y, Matsui Y, Akamatsu N, Motomura N, Takamoto S, Makuuchi M.
    Journal: Liver Transpl; 2005 Jan; 11(1):101-3. PubMed ID: 15690543.
    Abstract:
    Minimizing graft congestion in partial liver transplantation is important, especially when the graft weight is marginal for the recipient metabolic demand. We prefer the double vena cava technique for reconstructing middle hepatic vein tributaries with thick, short hepatic veins because the technique can reduce the warm ischemic time of the graft and make a wide anastomosis. This technique requires a cryopreserved superior or inferior vena cava. We devised an alternative double vena cava method using iliac or femoral vein grafts and applied it to two right liver transplantation patients. There was no postoperative hepatic venous outflow block in either patient. In conclusion, application of this technique, even in the absence of a suitable vena cava, can help to minimize graft congestion.
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