[Percutaneous angioplasty for early hepatic artery thrombosis after orthotopic liver transplantation--case report].

Hepatic artery thrombosis is the most frequent arterial complication after orthotopic liver transplantation. In the past, surgical treatment was required to remove the thrombus, otherwise another liver transplantation was needed. Recently, interventional treatment has become an important method in treating hepatic artery occlusion. We present our experience of the case of percutaneous angioplasty in patient with hepatic artery thrombosis after orthotopic liver transplantation. Percutaneous angioplasty with a 5 mm balloon was done immediately after diagnosis and blood flow was obtained. A stent was not placed. We observed good hepatic artery patency and graft function during the followup period of 8 months. Percutaneous angioplasty may be considered the first-line therapy for early hepatic artery thrombosis after OLT.