Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter in Liver Transplantation: An Important Predictor of Early and Late Morbidity and Mortality

Rayan Jo Rachwan, Issa Kutkut, Taylor J. Hathaway, Lava R. Timsina, Chandrashekhar A. Kubal, Marco A. Lacerda, Marwan S. Ghabril, Patrick D. Bourdillon, Richard S. Mangus – 27 August 2019 – Postoperative atrial fibrillation/flutter (POAF) is the most common perioperative arrhythmia and may be particularly problematic after liver transplantation (LT). This study is a single‐center retrospective analysis of POAF to determine its incidence following LT, to identify risk factors, to assess its impact on clinical outcomes, and to summarize management strategies.

Is Portal Inflow Modulation Always Necessary for Successful Utilization of Small Volume Living Donor Liver Grafts?

Arvinder Singh Soin, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Sujeet Kumar Saha, Amit Rastogi, Prashant Bhangui, Thiagarajan Srinivasan, Neeraj Saraf, Narendra S. Choudhary, Sanjeev Saigal, Vijay Vohra – 22 August 2019 – Although the well‐accepted lower limit of the graft‐to‐recipient weight ratio (GRWR) for successful living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) remains 0.80%, many believe grafts with lower GRWR may suffice with portal inflow modulation (PIM), resulting in equally good recipient outcomes. This study was done to evaluate the outcomes of LDLT with small‐for‐size grafts (GRWR <0.80%).

Development of a Model to Predict Portal Vein Thrombosis in Liver Transplant Candidates: The Portal Vein Thrombosis Risk Index

Daniel Gaballa, Dmitri Bezinover, Zakiyah Kadry, Elaine Eyster, Ming Wang, Patrick G. Northup, Jonathan G. Stine – 22 August 2019 – Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is associated with inferior pretransplantation and posttransplantation outcomes. We aimed to create a predictive model to risk stratify transplant candidates for PVT. Data on adult transplants in the United States during the Model for End‐Stage Liver Disease (MELD) era through September 2016 were reviewed.

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