Caval anastomosis in liver transplantation: prospective experience of Verona liver transplantation program

Transplant Proc. 2005 Jul-Aug;37(6):2605-6. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.06.014.

Abstract

Caval anastomosis in liver transplantation has been modified to avoid outflow complications. Classic cava replacement is rarely indicated; most liver transplantation teams use a piggy-back (PB) technique. At the start of our liver transplantation program, we opted for a latero-lateral (L-L) caval anastomosis. In our prospective experience, the L-L caval anastamosis was safe and feasible in all 24 adult patients. No vascular complications occurred. Graft and patient survival rates were both 96% at 11 months follow-up.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Liver Diseases / classification
  • Liver Diseases / surgery
  • Liver Transplantation / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery*