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Factor V Leiden mutation is a risk factor for hepatic artery thrombosis in liver transplantation.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 Jun 2013
Fan J, Nishida S, Selvaggi G, Levi D, Tekin A, Weppler D, Tzakis A G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatic artery thrombosis (HAT) after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation is the most common genetic defect that predisposes to thrombosis. The reconstruction of hepatic artery with arterial graft is a documented risk factor for HAT. However, the relationship among FVL mutation, arterial graft, and HAT remains to...
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