| Hepatopulmonary syndrome: use of extracorporeal life support for life-threatening hypoxia following liver transplantation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18581508 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hepatopulmonary syndrome is an uncommon complication of nonacute liver failure, and in rare cases, hypoxia may be the presenting sign of liver dysfunction. The condition, once thought to be a contraindication, is improved in most cases by transplantation. There is a significant risk of postoperative, hypoxia-related morbidity and mortality in patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome. We present a case of life-threatening hypoxia following liver transplantation for liver failure and associated hepatopulmonary syndrome, with successful management using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. |
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Authors:
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Geoffrey M Fleming; Timothy T Cornell; Theodore H Welling; John C Magee; Gail M Annich |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society Volume: 14 ISSN: 1527-6473 ISO Abbreviation: Liver Transpl. Publication Date: 2008 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-10 Completed Date: 2008-09-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100909185 Medline TA: Liver Transpl Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 966-70 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Monroe Carell Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN 37232-9075, USA. geoffrey.fleming@vanderbilt.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anoxia
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therapy Child Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation* Hepatopulmonary Syndrome / surgery, therapy* Humans Liver Transplantation / adverse effects* Male |
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