The impact of intrapulmonary shunting after liver transplantation in pediatric patients

Intrapulmonary shunting (IPS) due to pulmonary vascular dilatation is frequently observed among patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD). This study investigated the prevalence and impact of IPS after liver transplantation (LT) in children. Methods: A total of 77 pediatric patients who underwent...

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Main Authors: Chi-Di Liang, Allan Concejero, Sheung-Fat Ko, Chih-Cheng Chen, Chih-Chi Wang, Chao-Long Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966461200037X