Assessment of Anastomotic Biliary Complications in Adult Patients Undergoing High-Acuity Liver Transplant.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Anastomotic biliary complications (ABCs) constitute the most common technical complications in liver transplant (LT). Given the ever-increasing acuity of LT, identification of factors contributing to ABCs is essential to minimize morbidity and optimize outcomes. A detailed analysis in a patient population undergoing high-acuity LT is lacking.

Objective

To evaluate the rate of, risk factors for, and outcomes of ABCs and acuity level in LT recipients.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study included adult LT recipients from January 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016, at a single large urban transplant center. Patients were followed up for at least 12 months after LT until June 30, 2017. Of 520 consecutive adult patients undergoing LT, 50

SUBMITTER: Kaldas FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6537782 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature