Factors affecting difference between EGW and AGW in liver transplantation

ABSTRACT

Background: An accurate preoperative estimate of the graft weight and remnant liver volume is vital to avoid small-for-size syndrome[SFSS] in the recipient and ensure donor safety after Living donor liver transplantation [LDLT]. CT has been widely used as a method for the preoperative volumetric assessment of the liver transplantation. The graft size as measured from preoperative imaging which is often different from the actual weight of the liver graft as obtained by the donor hepatectomy. The difference between preoperative volumetry and Actual graft weight [AGW] was graded into minimal difference [15%]