Metallic stenting of the biliary tree following liver transplant hepatic artery thrombosis in an infant

Pediatr Radiol. 1997 Jan;27(1):79-81. doi: 10.1007/s002470050070.

Abstract

We report the placement of intrahepatic metallic, balloon-expandable stents in the biliary tree following liver transplantation in a 12-month-old infant who developed biliary strictures secondary to hepatic artery thrombosis. The use of such stents has not previously been reported following transplantation in an infant. Re-transplantation was undertaken 5 months after stenting because of chronic rejection and progressive obstructive jaundice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / diagnostic imaging
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / etiology
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / therapy*
  • Female
  • Hepatic Artery*
  • Hepatic Duct, Common*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Metals
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Stents*
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Metals