Hepatic artery stenosis after liver transplant, managed with percutaneous angioplasty and stent placement
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Published on: April 8, 2018
Fareed Shaikh1, Joaquin Solis, Tanvir Bajwa
1Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health-Milwaukee Clinical Campus, 2801 W. Kinnickinnic River Parkway #777, Milwaukee, WI 53215, USA.
Insights
Hepatic artery stenosis is a serious complication after liver transplants. Balloon angioplasty and stenting offer a successful percutaneous intervention for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Transplant Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Hepatic artery stenosis (HAS) is a significant vascular complication following orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).
- HAS can lead to severe morbidity and mortality in transplant recipients.
- Early diagnosis and effective management are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Observation:
- A case report details a 50-year-old female patient who developed HAS post-OLT.
- The patient presented with symptoms indicative of hepatic artery stenosis.
- Diagnostic imaging confirmed the presence of significant stenosis in the hepatic artery.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful treatment with balloon angioplasty and stent placement.
- Percutaneous intervention effectively restored blood flow through the hepatic artery.
- The procedure resolved the stenosis and alleviated the patient's symptoms.
Implications:
- Percutaneous intervention, such as angioplasty and stenting, is a viable and preferred treatment for HAS post-OLT.
- This minimally invasive approach offers a less morbid alternative to surgical revascularization.
- Highlighting successful percutaneous treatment reinforces its role in managing OLT vascular complications.
Abstract:
Hepatic artery stenosis is a recognized vascular complication of orthotopic liver transplant that carries significant morbidity and mortality. The authors present a case of hepatic artery stenosis in a 50-year-old female successfully treated with balloon angioplasty and stent. This case report highlights the importance of percutaneous intervention as a preferred treatment option in patients with hepatic artery stenosis post-orthotopic liver transplant.
