What are the advantages of piggyback liver transplantation

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Due to the poor liver, a lot of money has been spent in recent years. However, the liver problem is still very serious. The final recommendation given by the doctor is liver transplantation. There are many ways of liver transplantation. I have sorted out the advantages of piggyback liver transplantation. Now let me talk about the advantages of piggyback liver transplantation.

What are the advantages of piggyback liver transplantation

First, piggyback liver transplantation is different from classic orthotopic liver transplantation in that the retrohepatic inferior vena cava is reserved after resection of the diseased liver, the superior inferior vena cava of the donor liver is anastomosed with the recipient liver vein or the superior inferior vena cava of the donor liver is anastomosed side by side, and the inferior vena cava of the donor liver is ligated at the same time. Piggyback technique has more advantages in pediatric orthotopic liver transplantation.

Second, the operation simplifies the operation of liver transplantation, does not need venous bypass during operation, shortens the time of anhepatic phase, reduces the blood loss during operation, and the disturbance of pathophysiological internal environment and the damage of renal function suffered by the sick children are relatively light, so the postoperative recovery is more smooth and the long-term curative effect is better.

Third, it is necessary to measure the weight and height of the recipient, conduct B-ultrasound and CT examination, and understand the size of the liver. Compared with heart and kidney transplantation, the incidence of rejection after liver transplantation is lower, so tissue matching is generally based on a, B, O blood group matching. CMV negative recipients are better to accept CMV negative donors. If CMV positive donors are accepted, the chance of CMV infection will increase significantly after liver transplantation.

matters needing attention

For patients, liver transplantation is still a good way. After successful transplantation, patients should go to the hospital regularly for examination. In daily life, they should pay attention not to eat too spicy food. They must give up smoking and alcohol.