Advances in small-for-size syndrome
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-8118.2011.05.029
- VernacularTitle:小肝综合征(SFSS)的研究进展
- Author:
Zhigang REN
;
Lin ZHOU
;
Shusen ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver regeneration;
Liver transplantation;
Living donors;
Small-for-size syndrome;
Split liver transplantation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
2011;17(5):437-440
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The small-for-size syndrome (SFSS) is widely recognized as one of the most serious clinical complications. It substantially contributes to a poor prognosis after adult living donor liver transplantation. Currently, there is still no consensus on the exact definition and pathogenesis of SFSS. We reviewed the progress on research of pathogenesis of SFSS and put forward some relevant preventive and treatment measures, including donor selection, graft assessment, reduction of high portal vein perfusion, dual grafts technology, advanced molecular medicine and other innovative approaches. Also, we offered some relevant insights into the future research directions of SFSS.
