Liver transplantation of a child with child a cirrhosis and severe hepatopulmonary syndrome
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2006-06
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Elsevier Science Inc
Abstract
Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a clinical state defined by a chronic hepatic disorder, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation, and altered gas exchange resulting in hypoxemia. Cirrhosis of the liver is the most common condition associated with HPS. A 3-year-old boy who presented with end-stage liver disease and severe hepatopulmonary syndrome underwent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). The findings of HPS resolved immediately after OLT. His status is within normal limits at 6 months after liver transplantation.
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Transplantation, Surgery, Immunology, Shunt, Portopulmonary hypertension
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Tümgör, G. vd. (2006). ''Liver transplantation of a child with child a cirrhosis and severe hepatopulmonary syndrome''. Transplantation Proceedings, 38(5), 1432-1434.