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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hepatic artery thrombosis | |||
| synonyms = HAT | |||
| field = [[Hepatology]], [[Transplant surgery]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Abdominal pain]], [[fever]], [[jaundice]], [[liver failure]] | |||
| complications = [[Graft failure]], [[biliary complications]], [[sepsis]] | |||
| onset = Early post-operative period | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Thrombosis]] of the [[hepatic artery]] | |||
| risks = [[Liver transplantation]], [[coagulopathy]], [[vascular anastomosis]] issues | |||
| diagnosis = [[Doppler ultrasound]], [[CT angiography]], [[MRI]] | |||
| differential = [[Biliary stricture]], [[hepatic artery stenosis]], [[portal vein thrombosis]] | |||
| prevention = [[Anticoagulation therapy]], careful surgical technique | |||
| treatment = [[Thrombectomy]], [[retransplantation]], [[anticoagulation]] | |||
| prognosis = Depends on early detection and treatment | |||
| frequency = Occurs in 2-9% of liver transplant recipients | |||
}} | |||
'''Hepatic Artery Thrombosis''' (HAT) is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the hepatic artery, which supplies blood to the liver. This condition is a serious complication that can occur after liver transplantation. | '''Hepatic Artery Thrombosis''' (HAT) is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the hepatic artery, which supplies blood to the liver. This condition is a serious complication that can occur after liver transplantation. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
The exact cause of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis is not known. However, it is believed to be associated with certain risk factors such as [[vascular disease]], [[diabetes]], [[hypertension]], and [[hypercoagulable states]]. | The exact cause of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis is not known. However, it is believed to be associated with certain risk factors such as [[vascular disease]], [[diabetes]], [[hypertension]], and [[hypercoagulable states]]. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis can vary depending on the extent of the clot and the area of the liver affected. Common symptoms include [[abdominal pain]], [[fever]], and [[jaundice]]. In severe cases, it can lead to [[liver failure]]. | The symptoms of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis can vary depending on the extent of the clot and the area of the liver affected. Common symptoms include [[abdominal pain]], [[fever]], and [[jaundice]]. In severe cases, it can lead to [[liver failure]]. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
The diagnosis of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis is typically made through imaging studies such as [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], or [[MRI]]. In some cases, a [[liver biopsy]] may be required to confirm the diagnosis. | The diagnosis of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis is typically made through imaging studies such as [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], or [[MRI]]. In some cases, a [[liver biopsy]] may be required to confirm the diagnosis. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
The treatment of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis involves the use of [[anticoagulant]] medications to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow to the liver. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be required. | The treatment of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis involves the use of [[anticoagulant]] medications to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow to the liver. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be required. | ||
== Prognosis == | == Prognosis == | ||
The prognosis of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis depends on the extent of the clot and the overall health of the patient. With early detection and appropriate treatment, the prognosis can be favorable. | The prognosis of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis depends on the extent of the clot and the overall health of the patient. With early detection and appropriate treatment, the prognosis can be favorable. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Liver Transplantation]] | * [[Liver Transplantation]] | ||
* [[Thrombosis]] | * [[Thrombosis]] | ||
* [[Hepatic Artery]] | * [[Hepatic Artery]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Medical Conditions]] | [[Category:Medical Conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Hepatology]] | [[Category:Hepatology]] | ||
[[Category:Vascular Diseases]] | [[Category:Vascular Diseases]] | ||
{{stub}} | {{stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 02:17, 4 April 2025
| Hepatic artery thrombosis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | HAT |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Abdominal pain, fever, jaundice, liver failure |
| Complications | Graft failure, biliary complications, sepsis |
| Onset | Early post-operative period |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Thrombosis of the hepatic artery |
| Risks | Liver transplantation, coagulopathy, vascular anastomosis issues |
| Diagnosis | Doppler ultrasound, CT angiography, MRI |
| Differential diagnosis | Biliary stricture, hepatic artery stenosis, portal vein thrombosis |
| Prevention | Anticoagulation therapy, careful surgical technique |
| Treatment | Thrombectomy, retransplantation, anticoagulation |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on early detection and treatment |
| Frequency | Occurs in 2-9% of liver transplant recipients |
| Deaths | N/A |
Hepatic Artery Thrombosis (HAT) is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the hepatic artery, which supplies blood to the liver. This condition is a serious complication that can occur after liver transplantation.
Causes[edit]
The exact cause of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis is not known. However, it is believed to be associated with certain risk factors such as vascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and hypercoagulable states.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis can vary depending on the extent of the clot and the area of the liver affected. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice. In severe cases, it can lead to liver failure.
Diagnosis[edit]
The diagnosis of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis is typically made through imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI. In some cases, a liver biopsy may be required to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment[edit]
The treatment of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis involves the use of anticoagulant medications to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow to the liver. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be required.
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis depends on the extent of the clot and the overall health of the patient. With early detection and appropriate treatment, the prognosis can be favorable.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
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