Liver transplantation using split and reduced livers has helped to expand the donor pool for pediatric patients in the presence of a severe cadaveric organ donor shortage. However, this technique has been associated with an increased rate of postoperative complications. The purpose of this paper is to review a case report of postoperative complications experienced by a pediatric patient following split-liver transplantation for fulminant hepatic failure of unknown etiology.
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