[Pseudoaneurysm of the hepatic artery--a rare complication after orthotopic liver transplantation]. / Pseudoaneurysma der A. hepatica--eine seltene Komplikation nach orthotoper Lebertransplantation.
Chirurg
; 72(1): 78-81, 2001 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Pseudoaneurysm of the hepatic artery is a rare complication of liver transplantation, the most common cause of which--apart from technical surgical problems--is an infection. The most common symptoms are rupture and hemorrhage.METHOD:
The present case report describes an asymptomatic pseudoaneurysm of the hepatic artery following liver transplantation, and its treatment.RESULTS:
In this patient, an pseudoaneurysm involving an eroded branch of the hepatic artery was found. Surgical treatment consisted in the excision of the aneurysm and oversewing of the branch of the hepatic artery.CONCLUSION:
The potential for rupture and hemorrhage makes surgical intervention mandatory even in asympotomatic patients with pseudoaneurysm of the hepatic artery. The surgical procedure depends on the local situation and the time elapsed since transplantation. Preservation or reconstruction of the arterial perfusion is essential.
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01-internacional
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Infecções Estafilocócicas
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Transplante de Fígado
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Falso Aneurisma
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Artéria Hepática
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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Revista:
Chirurg
Ano de publicação:
2001
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Article