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A case of suspected severe pulmonary embolism in a living-related liver transplantation donor
- Source :
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Journal of Clinical Anesthesia . May2005, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p218-220. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Abstract: Optimal safety for a donor is an essential condition for living-related liver transplantation (LRLT). Severe pulmonary embolism may be a rare complication for the donors, but it is potentially fatal. Various risk factors and prophylactic methods for thromboembolic complications have been described. We report here a case of severe pulmonary embolism in a living-related liver transplantation donor who underwent right liver lobectomy, although the patient had no apparent risk factor for thromboembolism except for slight obesity (body mass index = 27). In addition, the donor received prophylactic use of graduated compression stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression by use of a special device from the start of anesthesia until the patient was able to ambulate. Fortunately, the patient was successfully treated with urokinase and heparin infusion followed by warfarin administration. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *LIVER transplantation
*BILIARY tract
*ARTERIAL occlusions
*BODY weight
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09528180
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17825528
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2004.06.011