Multivisceral transplantation for diffuse splanchnic venous thrombosis.

Area of Science:

• Abdominal Surgery
• Transplantation
• Vascular Surgery

Background:

• Diffuse splanchnic venous thrombosis presents a significant challenge for liver transplant candidates.
• Existing surgical techniques for revascularization are complex and infrequently described.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current status of multivisceral transplantation (MVT) for diffuse portomesenteric thrombosis.
• To highlight MVT as a potential solution for complex venous reconstruction in liver transplantation.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on anatomical venous reconstructions.
• Emphasis on multivisceral transplantation (MVT) techniques and outcomes.

Main Results:

• Few published articles detail the application of proposed venous reconstruction techniques.
• MVT offers a comprehensive approach to venous system restoration.

Conclusions:

• Multivisceral transplantation (MVT) is a complex but effective procedure.
• MVT can fully reestablish abdominal venous anatomy and physiology.
• MVT resolves portal hypertension and the underlying disease in liver transplant recipients.