Gastrointestinal Tonometry in the Perioperative Period of Liver Transplantation: An Integrative Review
Tatiany Cíntia da Silva Brito,
Sabrina Priscila de Souza Xavier,
Breno Pereira Teixeira
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Gastric tonometry is a useful tool for examining regional splanchnic perfusion as it provides an indirect assessment of the state of the liver graft. This is because splanchnic hypoperfusion is a critical parameter in the context of liver transplantation, being associated with the development of problems such as acute liver failure and multiple organ failure. Objective: To analyze the effects of gastrointestinal tonometry in the perioperative period of patients un… Show more
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