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    Living-donor Liver Transplant in 3 Patients With Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Case Report
    (Başkent Üniversitesi, 2012-04) Bas, Koray; Tokat, Yaman; Yuzer, Yildiray; Dogusoy, Gulen Bulbul; Ulusoy, Onur Levent; Dayangac, Murat; Yaprak, Onur
    Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare but life-threatening disorder characterized by obstruction of the hepatic venous outflow. Treatment depends on the underlying cause, the location, and extent of the obstruction, and the functional capacity of the liver. A stepwise therapeutic approach is commonly accepted. When all other therapy options are unsuccessful, or in case of end-stage liver disease, transplant should be considered. We present case reports of 3 patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome who underwent living-donor liver transplant. Characteristic features of Budd-Chiari syndrome, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, complications, and overall outcomes are discussed. We believe that when a deceased donor graft is unavailable, a living-donor liver transplant can be a safe option for patients with end-stage liver disease associated with Budd-Chiari syndrome.