Balloon aortic valvuloplasty as a bridge to liver transplantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis: a case series

Abstract

Background: Patients with end-stage liver disease and severe aortic stenosis pose a significant perioperative management challenge during liver transplantation (OLT). This patient population is at risk for significant morbidity and mortality and is often denied transplantation.

Case series: We describe the successful use of balloon aortic valvuloplasty as a bridging therapy to facilitate perioperative management during OLT with traditional open aortic valve replacement after recovery from OLT.

Conclusions: Valvuloplasty should be considered as an option to reduce perioperative risk in this patient population.