Transplantation 1985 Dec;40(6):667-71

Clinical presentation of hepatic artery thrombosis after liver transplantation in the cyclosporine era

Tzakis AG, Gordon RD, Shaw BW Jr, Iwatsuki S, Starzl TE

Abstract
Hepatic artery thrombosis is a dreadful complication of orthotopic liver
transplantation. It should be suspected in cases of fulminant liver failure,
delayed bile leak, or intermittent sepsis of unknown cause after liver
transplantation. Accurate diagnosis is assisted by ultrasound and computerized
tomography scans, but usually requires arteriography. Prompt retransplantation
is required in most of the cases