Successful liver and kidneys transplant following aortic dissection and subclavian artery rupture: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Despite the increasing number of liver and kidney transplants, the number of patients awaiting for a proper donor is still exceeding. Therefore, the preservation of donor organs is critically advocated.

Case presentation

Herein, we presented a successful liver and kidney transplant from a brain-dead donor who was found preoperatively to have simultaneous aortic dissection and intramural hematoma and additionally developed left subclavian artery dissection and perforation, which was noticed following sternotomy.

Clinical discussion

This case experience highlights the key role of cardiac surgeons in preserving visceral organs by rapid repair of the dissection and perforation sites of the aorta and its branches which culminate in lifesaving or

SUBMITTER: Zeraatian Nejad Davani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9420505 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature