Reconstruction of the hepatic artery using the superior mesenteric artery for liver transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To investigate the application of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) for the in vitro reconstruction of the hepatic artery for liver transplantation, and to improve the success rate and safety of donor liver transplantation.

Methods

The donor liver and the pancreas were obtained, and the SMA and its branches were used to reconstruct the hepatic artery. Liver transplantation was performed after reconstruction to understand the intraoperative situation after donor liver opening, as well as postoperative liver function. Color Doppler ultrasound of the transplanted liver was also performed.

Results

During the period from September 2016 to March 2020, a total of 98 pancreases were obtained. The common hepatic artery and gastroduodenal artery loop (CHA-G

SUBMITTER: Fang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7729337 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature