Abstract
Stenosis of the portal vein anastomosis occurred in three pediatric patients seven to 42 months after transplantation. Dominant symptoms were those of portal hypertension and hypersplenism. Diagnosis was made by angiography. Successful surgical reconstruction was possible in all three patients.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects
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Child
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Constriction, Pathologic / diagnostic imaging
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Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
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Constriction, Pathologic / surgery
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Humans
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Liver Transplantation*
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Portal Vein / surgery*
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Portography
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Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / surgery
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Thrombosis / etiology
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Thrombosis / surgery