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Objective To summarize the experience in nursing patients with gut leak after liver transplantation. Methods Two patients with recurrent gut leakafter liver transplantation underwent surgical repair. The nursing measures included strict observation of postoperative disease, observation of drainage fluid and abdominal signs, early nutritional support, good psychological nursing and health education. Results Gut leak occurred in the two cases again after liver transplantation.One case was treated with repair again and the other with end-stage ileotomy and ileostomy. The patients were discharged after medication and nursing care. Conclusions The close postoperative observation of the disease, observation of drainage fluid and abdominal signs can prompt the discovery of intestinal re-perforation.The early nutritional support plays an important role in the rehabilitation of patients with gut leak after liver transplantation.Mental care and health education can enhance patient's confidence in treatment.