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KMID : 0361120200340010031
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Korean Journal of Transplantation
2020 Volume.34 No. 1 p.31 ~ p.37
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Long-term patency and complications of ringed polytetrafluoroethylene grafts used for middle hepatic vein reconstruction in living-donor liver transplantation
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Jung I-Ji
Hwang Shin
Ha Tae-Yong
Song Gi-Won
Jung Dong-Hwan
Ahn Chul-Soo
Moon Deok-Bog
Kim Ki-Hun
Park Gil-Chun
Yoon Young-In
Park Yo-Han
Cho Hui-Dong
Kwon Jae-Hyun
Chung Yong-Kyu
Kang Sang-Hyun
Lee Sung-Gyu
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Abstract
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Background: Homologous vein allografts are adequate for reconstruction of the middle hepatic vein (MHV) in living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT). However, supply is a matter of concern. To replace homologous vein allografts, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts were used. This study aimed to assess the long-term patency rates and complications of PTFE grafts used for MHV reconstruction of LDLT in a high-volume liver transplantation center.
Methods: We analyzed the patency rates of PTFE-interposed MHV in 100 LDLT recipients and reviewed complications including PTFE graft migration.
Results: The mean age was 53.5±5.4 years and male to female ratio was 73:27. Primary diagnoses were hepatitis B virus infection (n=71) and other (n=28). Mean model for endstage liver disease score was 16.2±8.3. V5 reconstruction was performed as either single anastomosis (n=85) or double anastomoses (n=14). No V5 reconstruction was required in one patient. V8 reconstruction was performed as single anastomosis, double anastomoses, and no reconstruction in 75, 0, and 25 patients, respectively. During a mean follow-up of 6 years, three recipients required early MHV stenting within 2 weeks. After 3 months, there were no episodes of congestion-associated infarct, regardless of MHV patency. Patency rates of PTFE-interposed MHV were 54.0%, 37.0%, and 37.0% at 1, 3, and 5 years, respectively. Unwanted PTFE graft migration occurred in two recipients, and the actual incidence was 2% at 5 years.
Conclusions: PTFE grafts combined with small-artery patches demonstrated acceptably high short- and long-term patency rates. Since the risk of unwanted migration of PTFE graft is not negligibly low, lifelong surveillance is necessary to detect unexpected rare complications.
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KEYWORD
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Polytetrafluoroethylene, Prosthetic graft, Hepatic venous congestion, Patency
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