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Porcine Liver Transplantation Without Veno-Venous Bypass As an Extended Criteria Donor Model
Published on: August 17, 2022
Current perspectives on living donor selection in liver transplantation
Colin Powers1, Vikraman Gunabushanam1, Leonardo Centonze2,3
1Division of Transplant Surgery, Starzl Transplantation Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC Montefiore N725, 3459 Fifth Av, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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The careful selection of donors is crucial to achieving a successful outcome in living donor liver transplantation. The evaluation process involves obtaining a comprehensive medical history and pertinent laboratory testing, evaluating surgical anatomy using cross-sectional radiologic imaging and understanding donor motivation and psycho social considerations. This review outlines the evaluation of a potential living liver donor and discussed frequently encountered special considerations that may need to be addressed by the transplant team.
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