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ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2009

Therapy of central pontine myelinolysis following living donor liver transplantation: Report of three cases.

Zhong-Wei Zhang, Yan Kang, Li-Jing Deng, Chuan-Xing Luo, Yan Zhou, Xin-Sheng Xue, Dong Wang, Wan-Hong Yin

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Article in World journal of gastroenterology, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Zhong-Wei ZhangIntensive Care Unit, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. zhangzhongwei1@medmail.com.cn
Yan Kang
Li-Jing Deng
Chuan-Xing Luo
Yan Zhou
Xin-Sheng Xue
Dong Wang
Wan-Hong Yin
West China Hospital of Sichuan University · CNSichuan University · CNYale University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We analyzed the clinical manifestations and experiences of diagnosing and treating central pontine myelinolysis following living donor liver transplantation. The clinical data of three patients with central pontine myelinolysis following living donor liver transplantation from January 2005 to November 2007 were retrospectively analyzed at the West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China. The three patients developed hyponatremia prior to surgery. Case 1 suffered locked-in syndrome following surgery, and received a large dose of gamma globulin, and subsequently recovered. Case 2 was in a coma for three days, and received hyperbaric chamber treatment. This patient remained in a mild coma for six months following surgery. Case 3 developed consciousness disturbances, gradually went into a coma following surgery, and died due to pulmonary infection. Central pontine myelinolysis is a severe complication in patients following living donor liver transplantation. Large-dose gamma globulin treatment, as well as hyperbaric oxygen, might be effective therapeutic methods.

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Living DonorsFatal OutcomeFemaleFluid TherapyHumansHyponatremiaImmunosuppressive AgentsLiver TransplantationMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedMyelinolysis, Central PontinePostoperative ComplicationsImmunosuppressive Agents

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PMID19701983
PMCPMC2731265
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