Publications by authors named "Miao-Shui Pu"
The aim of this study was to investigate the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for the detection of splenic artery steal syndrome (SASS) after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Two hundred forty-seven patients underwent OLT. Blood tests and color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) were performed at various time points after the operation.
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- The study evaluates the effectiveness of the MELD (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease) score in predicting early outcomes, including complications and mortality, after liver transplantation in patients with end-stage liver disease.
- Among 87 recipients analyzed, a significant portion (20.7%) experienced severe complications, with survival rates of 89.7% at 28 days and 88.5% at three months; higher MELD scores were linked to worse outcomes.
- The findings suggest that a MELD score above 25 is a key indicator of increased risk for severe complications and mortality following liver transplantation.