A New Technique for Complete Portal Vein and Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis in a Liver Transplant Recipient

Abstract

We describe a deceased-donor liver transplant recipient with grade 3 complete portal vein and superior mesenteric vein thromboses, which was successfully managed with an extensive thrombectomy through the venotomy site of superior mesenteric vein. In this case report, we suggest our method as an option for grade 3 portal vein thromboses, and discuss other options available for recipients with portal vein thromboses. Key words: Liver transplant, Portal vein thrombosis, Thrombectomy