Abstract:Abstract:Introduction: Portal vein clamping can generate splanchnic venous congestion and increase portal hypertension, causing release of inflammatory mediators in liver transplantation. The venous bypass technique was developed at the beginning to avoid congestion. In 1968, the piggyback technique was described, and in 1993 and 1995, the temporary portocaval shunt (TPCS) was described as an alternative to preserve the flow of the vena cava and the intraopera… Show more
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