Impact of the hepatitis B virus genotype on pre– and post–liver transplantation outcomes

Paul Gaglio, Sundeep Singh, Bulent Degertekin, Michael Ishitani, Munira Hussain, Robert Perrillo, Anna S. Lok – 29 September 2008 – Emerging data suggest that the hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype and the precore and core promoter variants impact the outcome of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) for hepatitis B. The aim of this study was to determine if there is a correlation between HBV genotype, precore and core promoter variants, and pre‐ and post‐OLT outcomes.

Temporary portocaval shunt in orthotopic liver transplantation: Need for a standardized approach?

Diego Davila, Adam Bartlett, Nigel Heaton – 29 September 2008 – Maintenance of portal and systemic venous return during the anhepatic phase of liver transplantation (LT) improves hemodynamic stability. With the piggyback technique, caval return is maintained; however, temporary clamping of the portal vein is still necessary. The use of a temporary portocaval shunt (TPCS) has been proposed to minimize the effect of portal venous interruption.

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