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Hepatic transplantation in a patient with mesoatrial shunt and occlusion of the inferior vena cava.

Klintmalm Gb, Alivizatos Pa, Husberg Bs, Howard Tk, Small Ab, Goldstein Rm, Cofer Jm

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Occlusion of the vena cava has long been considered an insurmountable difficulty in patients needing liver transplantation. We report the case of a patient with a patent mesoatrial shunt and complete vena cava obstruction who underwent liver transplantation.

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Occlusion of the vena cava has long been considered an insurmountable difficulty in patients needing liver transplantation. We report the case of a patient with a patent mesoatrial shunt and complete vena cava obstruction who underwent liver transplantation.

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Occlusion of the vena cava has long been considered an insurmountable difficulty in patients needing liver transplantation. We report the case of a patient with a patent mesoatrial shunt and complete vena cava obstruction who underwent liver transplantation.

Key concepts: Medicine, Shunt (medical), Vena cava, Liver transplantation, Occlusion, Transplantation, Inferior vena cava, Surgery

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