Auxiliary Liver Transplantation for Acute Liver Failure.
Indian Pediatr
;
2016 Jan; 53(1): 67-69
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-172485
ABSTRACT
Background:
Auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation is a technique where part of diseased native liver is removed and replaced with healthy donor liver so that, the left behind native liver could later regenerate. Case characteristics 2½-year-old girl with acute liver failure due to Hepatitis A. She underwent a successful auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation.Outcome:
Successful native liver regeneration and immunosuppression withdrawal after two and half years of surgery. Message In selective cases of acute liver failure, auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation could provide a chance for native liver regeneration and immunosuppression-free life.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2016
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Article
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