Hemodynamic alterations during orthotopic liver experimental transplantation in pigs.

Purpose: To describe the hemodynamic alterations during orthotopic liver transplantation in pigs.

Methods: In the period from April 2004 to December 2005, forty-four female Landrace pigs, weighting between 32 and 38 Kg underwent orthotopic liver transplantation. The animals were divided into two groups, donor and recipient pairs, which received whole liver grafts.