| Literature DB >> 8610403 |
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.Entities:
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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