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  • Transplantation Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Biliary complications (BCs) are a significant challenge impacting long-term outcomes in orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).
  • A systematic review of recent literature was conducted to analyze BCs in OLT.
  • Understanding BC incidence and risk factors is vital for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the incidence, risk factors, and management of biliary complications following orthotopic liver transplantation.
  • To identify key factors associated with increased risk of BCs in OLT patients.
  • To summarize current management strategies for different types of BCs.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic overview of 1720 papers since 2008, focusing on 45 relevant studies.
  • Analysis of data from 14,411 transplanted patients.
  • Identification and statistical analysis of risk factors for BCs.

Main Results:

  • The overall incidence of BCs was 23% among 14,411 OLT patients.
  • Biliary leakage occurred in 8.5% and biliary stricture in 14.7% of cases.
  • Identified risk factors include preoperative sodium level, MELD score >25, PSC, malignancy, donor age >60, graft steatosis, duct-to-duct anastomosis, long anhepatic phase, prolonged cold ischemic time, T-tube use, insufficient bile duct flush, acute rejection, CMV infection, and hepatic artery thrombosis.

Conclusions:

  • Biliary complications are frequent after OLT, necessitating careful patient selection and surgical technique.
  • Management strategies vary based on complication type, involving surgery for leakage and interventional radiology or ERCP for strictures.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach is essential for optimal management of BCs in liver transplant recipients.