Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use during liver transplantation is a complex and evolving aspect of critical care. This retrospective analysis presents the largest North American case series to date,..
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Abstract Patients undergoing liver transplantation infrequently require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. However, when ECMO is required in the peritransplant period, several key considerations are required to maximize the efficacy..
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Abstract Data on perioperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in liver transplantation (LT) are scarce. ECMO has been used preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively for a variety of indications at our center...
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Abstract Venovenous bypass (VVB) is a technique used in liver transplantation (LT) to maintain hemodynamic stability and abdominal organ perfusion and thereby improve patient outcomes. Despite its perceived benefits, VVB..
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Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to assess the necessity of routine intraoperative cell salvage in liver transplantations. Methods: A total of 327 liver transplants performed between 2014 and 2016 was..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a rescue therapy for cardiovascular collapse during and after liver transplantation (LT). According to the most recent guidelines, patients with severe cardiomyopathy are excluded..
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Abstract Liver Transplantation (LT) has become the gold standard treatment for End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD). One of the main strategies to manage life-threatening complications, such as cardio-respiratory failure, is Extracorporeal..
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This case reports on a 55-year-old man with hepatocellular carcinoma in the context of a hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infection since the year 2000, who was hospitalized and scheduled for an..
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Abstract Background Twenty percent of pediatric patients with BA develop ACLF with increased mortality while awaiting LT. Respiratory complications are common in pediatric ACLF and are associated with increased morbidity..
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Abstract Intra-operative blood salvage (IBS) reduces the use of allogeneic blood transfusion. However, safety of IBS during liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is questioned due to fear for..
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Abstract The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is increasingly reported in adult liver transplantation (LT). However, neither the role of ECLS in the perioperative setting for LT nor its..
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Abstract Although machine perfusion has gained momentum as an organ preservation technique in liver transplantation, persistent organ shortages and high waitlist mortality highlight unmet needs for improved organ salvage strategies...
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Abstract Background Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is the treatment option for early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). OLT is often associated with high blood loss, requiring blood transfusion. Retransfusion of autologous blood is a..
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