Using ABO-incompatible blood in massive transfusion in orthotopic liver transplantation

Transplant Proc. 1988 Feb;20(1 Suppl 1):295-9.

Abstract

With massive plasma exchange, transfusion with major ABO-incompatible blood was possible. Herein we reported the experience of two cases of liver transplantation without serious adverse effects. However, further refinement of the procedure is warranted before it can be used as routine treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • ABO Blood-Group System / immunology*
  • Blood Group Incompatibility* / therapy
  • Blood Transfusion*
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / surgery
  • Hepatitis, Chronic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasma / immunology

Substances

  • ABO Blood-Group System