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Heterotopic Auxiliary Rat Liver Transplantation With Flow-regulated Portal Vein Arterialization in Acute Hepatic Failure
Published on: September 13, 2014
Bridging hyperacute liver failure by ABO-incompatible auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation
Yara Banz1, Daniel Inderbitzin, Christian A Seiler
1Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Uncontrollable intracranial pressure elevation in hyperacute liver failure often proves fatal if no suitable liver for transplantation is found in due time. Both ABO-compatible and auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation have been described to control such scenario. However, each method is associated with downsides in terms of immunobiology, organ availability and effects on the overall waiting list.
