Monitoring blood flow during liver transplant surgery
This study is testing a way to closely monitor blood flow and pressure during liver transplant surgery to help improve safety and outcomes. It may help patients undergoing a liver transplant.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to receive a liver transplant.
- You agree to take part in the study and sign a consent form.
- You do not have actively bleeding varices in your esophagus or stomach.
- You do not have a bleeding ulcer in your stomach or esophagus.
- You do not have any birth defects or past surgery that changed the shape of your esophagus or stomach.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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