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Recurrent portopulmonary hypertension after liver transplantation: Management with epoprostenol and resolution after retransplantation

Daniel H. Kett, Rita Acosta, Michael Campos, Miguel J. Rodriguez, Andrew A. Quartin, Roland M.H. Schein

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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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Key concepts: Portopulmonary hypertension, Medicine, Liver transplantation, Pulmonary hypertension, Orthotopic liver transplantation, Transplantation, Internal medicine, Portal hypertension