Correct statement(s) concerning postoperative complications after hepatic transplantation include:
A. Primary nonfunction occurs in 5 to 10% of transplanted livers in the immediate postoperative period
B. A biliary leak, although a common complication, is usually of minimal clinical importance
C. Portal vein thrombosis occurs much more commonly than hepatic artery thrombosis
D. If postoperative bleeding is encountered, immediate return to the operating room is indicated
Answer:A
Correct statement(s) concerning postoperative complications after hepatic transplantation include:
A. Primary nonfunction occurs in 5 to 10% of transplanted livers in the immediate postoperative period B. A biliary leak, although a common complication, is usually of minimal clinical importance C. Portal vein thrombosis occurs much more commonly than hepatic artery thrombosis D. If postoperative bleeding is encountered, immediate return to the operating room is indicated