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Management of hepatic artery steno-occlusive complications after liver transplantation

Wael E A Saad1

  • 1Vascular Interventional Radiology Section, Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14618, USA. wspikes@yahoo.com

Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
|December 19, 2007
PubMed

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This chapter details diagnosing and managing transplant hepatic artery steno-occlusive disease, including thrombosis, stenosis, and kinks, using angiography and endoluminal techniques for improved outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Transplant Medicine

Background:

  • Steno-occlusive disease of the transplant hepatic artery encompasses thrombosis, stenosis, and kinks.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of these arterial transplant complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail angiographic techniques for diagnosing hepatic artery complications post-transplant.
  • To describe endoluminal management strategies for these arterial issues.

Main Methods:

  • Angiographic techniques and diagnostic criteria for steno-occlusive disease.
  • Technical aspects of endoluminal interventions for hepatic artery complications.

Main Results:

  • Discussion of the role and technical success of endoluminal management.
  • Identification of lesion morphologies most suitable for endoluminal treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate angiographic diagnosis is key to successful endoluminal management.
  • Endoluminal techniques offer effective treatment options for specific hepatic artery complications.

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