A comparative study of the classic and piggyback techniques for orthotopic liver transplantation
Background: The classic technique of hepatectomy with venovenous bypass may cause a longer anhepatic phase and increase the rate of some complications, such as post-operative renal failure and thromboembolic events. But, in some cases, such as tumors and anatomic difficulties, the surgeon is obligat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Electronic Physician
2014-02-01
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| Series: | Electronic Physician |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ephysician.ir/2014/741-746.pdf |