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Doppler ultrasound on the first post-operative day denoting absence of flow in the right hepatic vein (RHV: right hepatic vein, IVC: inferior vena cava).
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Doppler US confirmed absence of blood flow in the right hepatic vein without thrombosis (Fig. 1).
Intraoperative photograph after inflation of the foley catheter between the graft and the diaphragm and the chest wall.
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Gradual deflation of the catheter was started one week after insertion, and was gradually applied for another week guided by Doppler US to check adequate hepatic venous outflow (Figs. 2 and 3).
Intraoperative doppler ultrasound showing improved venous outflow after inflation of the foley catheter (RHV: right hepatic vein).
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Gradual deflation of the catheter was started one week after insertion, and was gradually applied for another week guided by Doppler US to check adequate hepatic venous outflow (Figs. 2 and 3).