Small-for-size syndrome in adult-to-adult living-related liver transplantation

World J Gastroenterol. 2010 Oct 28;16(40):5011-5. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i40.5011.

Abstract

Small-for-size syndrome (SFSS) in adult-to-adult living-related donor liver transplantation (LRLT) remains the greatest limiting factor for the expansion of segmental liver transplantation from either cadaveric or living donors. Portal hyperperfusion, venous pathology, and the arterial buffer response significantly contribute to clinical and histopathological manifestations of SFSS. Here, we review the technical aspects of surgical and radiological procedures developed to treat SFSS in LRLT, along with the pathophysiology of this condition.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / etiology
  • Hypertension, Portal / physiopathology
  • Hypertension, Portal / prevention & control
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / physiopathology
  • Liver / surgery*
  • Liver Transplantation / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Transplantation / methods*
  • Living Donors*
  • Organ Size
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists