Other complications Early complications (within 2 months) of liver transplantation include Primary nonfunction (ie, liver never functions and need to be replaced emergently) in 1 to 5% Mechanical biliary dysfunction (eg, ischemic anastomotic strictures, bile leakage, ductal obstructions, leakage around T-tube site) in 15 to 20% Portal vein thrombosis in < 5% Hepatic artery thrombosis in 3 to 5% (especially in small children or recipients of split grafts) Hepatic artery mycotic aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm and hepatic artery rupture Typically, symptoms and signs of early complications include fever, hypotension, and abnormal liver test results.