Literature DB >> 8610403

Use of a Wallstent in successful treatment of IVC obstruction following liver transplantation.

S J Althaus1, J D Perkins, G Soltes, D Glickerman.   

Abstract

Obstruction of the IVC occurs in only 1-2% of patients after liver transplantation. The mortality of this complication can be as high as 66%. This case report describes the use of a Wallstent for an IVC obstruction that was unresponsive to conventional balloon angioplasty.

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Year:  1996        PMID: 8610403     DOI: 10.1097/00007890-199602270-00030

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Transplantation        ISSN: 0041-1337            Impact factor:   4.939


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1.  Inferior vena cava stenting: a safe and effective treatment for intractable ascites in patients with polycystic liver disease.

Authors:  Jayleen Grams; Swee H Teh; Vicente E Torres; James C Andrews; David M Nagorney
Journal:  J Gastrointest Surg       Date:  2007-08       Impact factor: 3.452

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