Orthotopic liver transplantation with abdominal situs inversus and dextrocardia

Barone, G.W.; Henry, M.L.; Elkhammas, E.A.; Tesi, R.J.; Ferguson, R.M.

American Surgeon 58(10): 651-653

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348
PMID: 1416442
Document Number: 390990
Anatomic anomalies may present technical difficulties during orthotopic liver transplantation. Abdominal situs inversus was considered a contraindication to liver transplantation. A successful liver transplant in a patient with both situs inversus and dextrocardia is described, along with a technical review.

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