Liver transplantation for hilar inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor: Case report and review of the literature.

Background: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) of the liver are rare neoplasms. These tumors are difficult to distinguish from other neoplasms by radiological examination, have uncertain evolution, and there is no consensus on the treatment of these lesions. Hilar tumors can involve the portal vein, hepatic artery, bile duct, and spread to the branches of the portal triad, causing obstructive symptoms, occlusive phlebitis, and portal hypertension.

Intestinal complications are common in patients with acquired diaphragmatic hernia after pediatric living donor liver transplantation.

Background: Acquired diaphragmatic hernia (DH) following liver transplantation (LT) is usually considered a surgical emergency. Interplay of contributing elements determines its occurrence but, in children, LT with partial liver grafts seems to be the most important causative factor.

Methods: This retrospective study describes the clinical scenario and outcomes of 11 patients with acquired DH following LDLT.