[Heterotopic experimental liver transplantation with portal revascularization of the graft on the distal splenic vein of the recipient]

J Chir (Paris). 1994 Feb;131(2):60-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A model of heterotopic liver transplantation had been studied. The graft was laid under the recipient liver and the portal blood flow was supplied by anastomosis with the distal part of the splenic vein. Both liver can then receive portal blood through two parallel portal circulation. Liver function of transplant was satisfactory at three months after transplantation. Their had been no alteration of the recipient liver during the same period.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Animals
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Transplantation / methods*
  • Liver Transplantation / mortality
  • Necrosis
  • Portal Vein / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Splenic Vein / surgery*
  • Swine
  • Thrombosis / etiology
  • Transplantation, Heterotopic