Liver transplantation of a child with child a cirrhosis and severe hepatopulmonary syndrome

Transplant Proc. 2006 Jun;38(5):1432-4. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.02.106.

Abstract

Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a clinical state defined by a chronic hepatic disorder, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation, and altered gas exchange resulting in hypoxemia. Cirrhosis of the liver is the most common condition associated with HPS. A 3-year-old boy who presented with end-stage liver disease and severe hepatopulmonary syndrome underwent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). The findings of HPS resolved immediately after OLT. His status is within normal limits at 6 months after liver transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Carbon Dioxide / blood
  • Child, Preschool
  • Hepatopulmonary Syndrome / complications
  • Hepatopulmonary Syndrome / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications
  • Liver Cirrhosis / surgery*
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Oxygen / blood
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Oxygen