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Anesthesiology
; 140(2): 304-312, 2024 Feb 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37812766
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A A Pract
; 17(6): e01694, 2023 Jun 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37335882
ABSTRACT
Pulmonary injury can occur during liver transplantation in patients with prior liver surgery, infection, or hepatocellular carcinoma treatments. Compromise of gas exchange during liver transplantation mandates rapid, multidisciplinary decision-making. We present a case of lung parenchymal injury causing a massive air leak during the dissection phase of a liver transplant. An endobronchial blocker was used for emergency lung isolation. Since oxygenation and pH were stable, we proceeded with liver transplantation to minimize graft ischemic time, followed by thoracic repair. The postoperative course was notable for adequate early liver function and discharge after prolonged postoperative ventilation and tube thoracostomy drainage.
Subject(s)
Liver Transplantation , Lung Injury , Humans , Liver Transplantation/adverse effects , Lung , Liver , Thorax
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Intensive Care Med
; 48(9): 1245-1247, 2022 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35804201