Treatment of intrahepatic cholelithiasis and alveolar echinococcosis with liver transplantation
- VernacularTitle:肝移植治疗肝内胆管结石和肝包虫病
- Author:
Bo LI
;
Lunan YAN
;
Shichun LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver transplantation;
Cholelithiasis;
Eechinococcosis, hepatic;
Liver cirrhosis, biliary
- From:
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation
1996;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of liver transplantation on extensive intrahepatic duct stones with biliary cirrhosis and unresectable intrahepatic alveolar echinococcosis.Methods Orthotopic liver transplantation was performed on 2 patients with extensive intrahepatic stones with biliary cirrhosis and 4 cases of unresectable alveolar echinococcosis. The pre- and intraoperative condition and postoperative complications were evaluated. All patients were regularly followed up. Results Two patients with intrahepatic stones have survived for more than 2 years after the transplantation. Three of 4 patients with alveolar echinococcosis have survived for 9, 15 months and 2 years respectively, up to now. Another one died of heart failure at the postoperative 3rd month. All survivors have recovered well their normal life and work. Conclusion Liver transplantation could be regarded as effective therapeutic means for extensive intrahepa- tic stones and unresectable alveolar echinococcosis.
