Liver Transplantation Using a Graft from a Donor with Situs Inversus Totalis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (10th September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sun, Xu-Yong; Qin, Ke; Dong, Jian-Hui; Li, Hai-Bin; Lan, Liu-Gen; Huang, Ying; Cao, Song; Li, Zhuang-Jiang
• Other Names: Engelmann I. Academic Editor.; Moosa M. R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in transplantation. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-09-10
• Subjects: Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc -- Periodicals; Transplantation; Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.954
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/532865
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6943

Abstract

Abstract : It is critical to effectively use every available organ to meet the increasing demands for liver transplantation. Situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly caused by obstruction of viscus rotation during embryonic development. Situs inversus was once regarded as a contraindication to liver transplantation because of the technical difficulties associated with the unique vascular anatomy and concern about achieving accurate graft positioning. Here, we present a successful case of liver transplantation using a graft from a donor with situs inversus totalis. The related experience will contribute to opening up new realms for the use of such rare organ resources.