Anaphylaxis on reperfusion during liver transplantation with coagulopathy

Anesth Analg. 2012 Sep;115(3):522-5. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e31825d2bf4. Epub 2012 Jun 5.

Abstract

We present a case in which anaphylaxis on hepatic reperfusion during liver transplantation presented only with hypotension and coagulopathy. There were no cutaneous manifestations or clinical features distinguishing anaphylaxis from postreperfusion syndrome. The recipient regularly consumed seafood, and the organ donor died of anaphylaxis to shellfish. The trigger for anaphylaxis was postulated to be passive transfer of immunoglobulin to the recipient. Anesthesiologists should be notified of donor factors to anticipate anaphylaxis. In this report, we discuss coagulopathy of anaphylaxis and contrast it with disseminated intravascular coagulation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anaphylaxis / etiology*
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Liver / blood supply*
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Reperfusion*
  • Tryptases / physiology

Substances

  • Tryptases