[Analysis and management of postoperative complication from the donor of living liver transplantation]

Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2007 Jun;38(3):539-42.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To explore the postoperative complications and managements in 43 donors of living liver transplantation.

Methods: Clinical data of 52 donors of living liver transplantation were studied retrospectively.

Results: The liver function changes were observed in all donors. The liver function of 48 donors got recovery in a week, but the liver function of 4 donors recovered beyond a week. 2 donors had the fat liquefaction of incision. 1 donor had the hematocele under diaphragm. 1 donor had portal vein thrombus. 1 donor had chyle leakage. 1 donor needed pleural punctured for hydrops outflow. All postoperative complications were detected and treated in time, and all donors got a good recovery.

Conclusion: The donors of living liver transplantation are safe with rigorous preoperative examination, sufficient preoperative preparation, careful operation and intensive postoperative care.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver / physiopathology
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Living Donors*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Recovery of Function
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult