06 May 2025 : Original article
Splenic Artery Ligation: Effects on Portal Flow and Hypersplenism in Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Sinan Efe Yazici
ABCDEF 1, Ahmet Atasever ABCDEF 1*, Yildiray Yuzer EF 2
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.947760
Ann Transplant 2025; 30:e947760
Table 2 Intraoperative data.
| Variable | SAL (+) Group (n: 30) | SAL (−) Group (n: 30) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graft-recipient weight ratio (GRWR) | 1.08±0.19 | 1.13±0.24 | >0.05 |
| Portal flow (mL/min) | 3148±989 | 1771±550 | |
| Intraoperative blood loss (mL) (median, IQR) | 1000 (500–1500) | 950 (500–1500) | >0.05 |
| Transfusion requirement (units) (median, IQR) | 3.5 (2–6) | 4 (2–7) | >0.05 |