Publications by authors named "Alice Cheng Peilin"
Article Synopsis
- Liver transplantation is a complex procedure, often complicated by bleeding and high blood pressure in the liver, particularly in Jehovah's Witness patients who cannot accept blood transfusions.
- This study at the University of Southern California involved 10 liver transplants using recombinant human coagulation factor VIIa (rFVIIa) to manage bleeding, with all surgeries adhering to a transfusion-free protocol.
- While most patients, especially those with live donor transplants, recovered well, two out of six cadaveric recipients unfortunately died due to complications linked to blood issues, suggesting the potential for rFVIIa's wider use in surgeries with similar bleeding challenges.
