Following up of liver transplantation using dual left grafts from living donors--one case

Hepatogastroenterology. 2008 Jan-Feb;55(81):235-6.

Abstract

Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) using right lobe graft was advocated to treat adult patients who could not receive a timely cadaveric graft. The major limitation of adult-to-adult LDLT using right lobe graft is the safety of the donors. Adult-to-adult LDLT using dual left grafts was performed for one patient with end-stage liver disease in our division. Both donors and recipient underwent a full recovery from the operation without persistent complications. Two left dual grafts from two living donors can help alleviate the pressure of organ shortage, prevent the small-for-size problem and yet secure the safety of the donors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Transplantation / methods*
  • Living Donors*
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed