Effects of bacterial translocation on hemodynamic and coagulation parameters during living-donor liver transplant.

Background: Bacterial translocation (BT) has been proposed as a trigger for stimulation of the immune system with consequent hemodynamic alteration in patients with liver cirrhosis. However, no information is available regarding its hemodynamic and coagulation consequences during liver transplantation.

Methods: We screened 30 consecutive adult patients undergoing living-donor liver transplant for the presence of BT.