Complications in Donors Using Right Liver Graft: Analysis of 280 Consecutive Cases

Ozbilgin M., ÜNEK T., EGELİ T., AĞALAR C., Ozkardesler S., Karadeniz E., ...More

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.49, no.3, pp.580-586, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 49 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.01.043
  • Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.580-586
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction. Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is performed with increasing frequency worldwide due to the shortage of donated organs. It is a life-saving procedure for the recipient, but, on the other hand, a major surgical procedure for healthy donors and it may cause morbidity and even mortality.