Long Term Outcomes of Abdominal Wall Closure with Eptfe - Goretex Mesh in Pediatric Liver Transplantation

Abstract

considered as contraindication to LT. There was no difference in post-operative PVT recurrence (no PVT 7.4% vs PVT 13.3%,p=0.351). While re-operation was more common in PVT group (no PVT 10.2% vs PVT 33.3%, p=0.027), none were related to PVT recurrence. Median duration of follow-up for no PVT and PVT groups were 78.0 months (1.0-106.0 months) and 82.0 months (63.0-97.0 months) respectively. 5-year OS was comparable between both groups (no PVT 91.4% vs PVT 100.0%, p=0.203). Conclusion:Yerdel grade 1 to 3 PVT does not affect LT outcomes and LT can be safely performed in patients with PVT in a medium-sized LT center.