Current status of hepatopulmonary syndrome in liver transplantation in Japan: a Japanese multicenter analysis

ConclusionAlthough LT is feasible for patients with HPS, early transplantation and avoiding hypo ‐oxygenemia immediately after transplantation are important.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - June 9, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yoshihito Kotera, Hiroto Egawa, Satoshi Ogata, Satoshi Teramukai, Toshimi Kaido, Ken Shirabe, Akinobu Taketomi, Yasutugu Takada, Masakazu Yamamoto, Hiroki Yamaue, on behalf of the Japanese Society of Hepato ‐Biliary‐Pancreatic Surgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: research