Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution (HTK) and University of Wisconsin solution (UW) have been shown to have similar outcomes in cadaveric kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation. Our institution changed from UW to HTK as the primary preservation solution for liver, kidney and pancreas tr
Comparison of Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate Solution and University of Wisconsin Solution in Adult Liver Transplantation
β Scribed by F. Rayya; J. Harms; A.P. Martin; M. Bartels; J. Hauss; J. Fangmann
- Book ID
- 116934170
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 147 KB
- Volume
- 40
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0041-1345
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UW) solution has been recognized as the gold standard in liver preservation, but its limitations are becoming obvious, such as risk of biliary complications and its high cost. Alternatively, the effects of histidine-tryptophanketoglutarate (HTK), such as improved biliary protection and low cost, hav