Original Article
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2012; 18(48): 7234-7241
Published online Dec 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i48.7234
Table 2 Classification of common complications of the recipients
Clavien gradeComplicationsn
GradeI(n = 2)Pleural effusion (mild)1
Anastomotic stoma stenosis of right hepatic vein without treatment1
Grade II (n = 10)
IIaPleural effusion (server) using pleurocentesis1
Transfusion 4 foreign blood units and pleural effusion (mild)2
A persistent elevated prothrombin time > 20 over 3 d1
Transient increase in creatinine levels (> twice the pretransplantation level) for one month1
IIbBile duct stricture corrected by endoscopic therapy, and pulmonary infection1
Hepatic artery thrombus requiring surgery, and bile leakage requiring endoscopic procedure1
Postoperative bleeding requiring laparotomy1
Grade III (n = 0)None0
Grade IV (n = 7)Renal failure and/or hepatic function failure5
Pulmonary infection1
Abdominal infection from bile leakage1
Total17