Hepatopulmonary Syndrome With Progressive Hypoxemia as an Indication for Liver Transplantation: Case Reports and Literature Review Michael J. Krowka, M.D., Michael K. Porayko, M.D., David J. Plevak, M.D., S. Chris Pappas, M.D., Jeffrey L. Steers, M.D., Ruud A.F. Krom, M.D., Russell H. Wiesner, M.D. Mayo Clinic Proceedings Volume 72, Issue 1, Pages 44-53 (January 1997) DOI: 10.4065/72.1.44 Copyright © 1997 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 (case 1). Diagram showing 4-year progressive deterioration in oxygenation. Liver transplantation resulted in normalization of arterial oxygen tension (Pao2) while patient was breathing room air. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 1997 72, 44-53DOI: (10.4065/72.1.44) Copyright © 1997 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Pretransplantation determinants of arterial oxygen tension (Pao2) while patients were breathing room air, categorized by liver transplantation outcome. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 1997 72, 44-53DOI: (10.4065/72.1.44) Copyright © 1997 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions