Recurrent portopulmonary hypertension after liver transplantation: management with epoprostenol and resolution after retransplantation.
Liver Transpl 2001;
7:645-8. [PMID:
11460234 DOI:
10.1053/jlts.2001.25358]
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Abstract
We report a case of portopulmonary hypertension in which the pulmonary hypertension resolved after initial orthotopic liver transplantation. Portopulmonary hypertension recurred when the transplanted liver failed and again resolved after a second liver transplantation. Intravenous epoprostenol was administered perioperatively to control the pulmonary hypertension in both instances.
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