Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Complications following Liver Transplantation in Children

2015 ◽  
pp. 215-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Burdelski ◽  
K. Schmidt ◽  
R. Pichlmay
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Gastrointestinal Complications

Uncommon gastrointestinal complications after liver transplantation: Radiologic findings and clinical features

2013 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Heon-Ju Kwon ◽  
Kyoung Won Kim ◽  
Gi-Won Song ◽  
Shin Hwang ◽  
Hyun Kwon Ha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Gastrointestinal Complications ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Radiologic Features

There are various uncommon gastrointestinal complications, as liver transplantation becomes increasingly popular as the only curative method for patients with end-stage liver diseases. It is important for radiologists evaluating postoperative liver transplantation recipients to have a perspective on the possible gastrointestinal complications after liver transplantation and their radiologic features for early detection and early treatment. This article illustrates radiologic findings and clinical features of various uncommon gastrointestinal complications after liver transplantation.

scholarly journals The Effect of Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation on Functional Outcomes and Discharge Disposition Following Liver Transplant

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan Willoughby ◽  
Jacob Ramsey-Morrow ◽  
Kyle A. Littell
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Liver Transplant ◽  
Skilled Nursing Facility ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Gastrointestinal Complications ◽  
Duration Of Stay ◽  
Discharge Disposition ◽  
Acute Rehabilitation

Background: Patients undergoing liver transplantation often face many challenges with functional independence, which acute rehabilitation can assist them in overcoming. Due to increased yearly liver transplantations, further investigation is required to evaluate the efficiency of acute rehabilitation. The objective of this study is to analyze the efficacy of acute rehabilitation in patients who underwent liver transplantation, primarily using Functional Independence Measure (FIMTM) scores and discharge disposition. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on 143 encounters, consisting of 107 patients who underwent liver transplantation. Inclusion factors consisted of undergoing liver transplantation between January 2014–December 2018, admission into acute rehabilitation within 6 months post-transplant, and the availability of admission date, admission FIMTM, duration of stay, discharge FIMTM, and discharge disposition. These factors were evaluated in this study. Results: Patients who underwent acute rehabilitation following liver transplantation were found to have statistically significant positive FIMTM change (P < 0.00001) and FIMTM efficiency (P < 0.00001). The mean FIMTM change and efficiency were 25.4±18.5 and 2.0±1.6, respectively, for patients meeting inclusion criteria, and 35.7±11.8 and 2.4±1.0, respectively, when return to acute care (RTAC) encounters were excluded. A positive correlation was found between longer duration of stay in acute rehabilitation and positive FIMTM change for all patients meeting inclusion criteria (P < 0.00001, r = 0.465), and excluding RTAC encounters (P < 0.00001, r = 0.393). 34.3% (n = 49) of encounters had an RTAC, 3.5% (n = 5) were discharged to a skilled nursing facility (SNF), and 62.2% (n = 89) were discharged to the community. Overall, 83.2% (n = 89) of patients ultimately had a community discharge. Infection, respiratory/CV complications, and gastrointestinal complications were the most common causes for RTAC.                 Conclusion: Acute rehabilitation provides patients who have received a liver transplant with the opportunity to significantly improve their function and independence.

Risk factors for mortality on the liver waiting list of cirrhotic patients listed for liver transplantation

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A77-A77
Author(s):  
D DELPHINE ◽  
F AGNESE ◽  
B NADINE ◽  
L OLIVIER ◽  
L HUBERT ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Cirrhotic Patients

Evolution of hepatitis C virus quasispecies after liver transplantation

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A373-A374
Author(s):  
A LYRA ◽  
X FAN ◽  
S RAMRAKHIANI ◽  
A DIBISCEGLIE
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C
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