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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

Case Report: Split liver transplantation for graft liver failure due to antibody-mediated rejection after immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

Hui Tang, Binsheng Fu, Qing Yang, Jia Yao, Kaining Zeng, Xiao Feng, Yang Yang, Shuhong Yi

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Hui TangDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Binsheng FuDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Qing YangDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jia YaoDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Kaining ZengDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Xiao FengDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Yang YangDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Shuhong YiDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

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Abstract

Objective: To explore the clinical experience of split liver transplantation (SLT) as a salvage treatment for acute graft failure (AGF) caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Methods: The clinical data of one hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patient who underwent two liver transplants were retrospectively reviewed. Results: The patient received multiple PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor treatments, with the last one administered 16 days prior to the first transplant. On postoperative day 7, there was a rapid increase in transaminases, indicating acute rejection, which was treated with additional Rabbit anti-human thymocyte immunoglobulin(ATG). On day 14, the patient presented with fatigue, shortness of breath, and abdominal distension. An ultrasound revealed reversed portal vein flow and significant liver enlargement. Given the patient's deteriorating condition, a rescue second liver transplant (complete right lobe split liver transplantation with middle hepatic vein bipartition/reconstruction) was performed on day 16. The anti-rejection regimen included ATG, Baliximab, Rituximab, glucocorticoids, and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Postoperative pathology indicated acute liver failure due to humoral rejection. The patient has since been followed for over 12 months, with stable liver function and no signs of rejection or tumor recurrence. Conclusions: This case highlights the need for cautious use of ICIs before liver transplantation and supports SLT as an effective option in cases of AGF.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularGraft RejectionImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsLiver NeoplasmsLiver TransplantationAdultHumansMaleTreatment OutcomeImmune Checkpoint Inhibitorsacute graft failure (AGF)antibody-mediated rejection (AMR)hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs)split liver transplantation (SLT)

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PMCPMC12434099

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