Successful living related liver transplantation from a donor with von Willebrand's disease

Liver Transpl Surg. 1999 Nov;5(6):532-3. doi: 10.1002/lt.500050609.

Abstract

We report a successful living related liver transplantation from a donor with von Willebrand's disease. With proper preparation, a substantial liver resection can be performed safely in such patients, and the transplanted liver will function normally.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Living Donors*
  • Male
  • von Willebrand Diseases*