Comparison of Histidine- Tryptophan- Ketoglutarate Solution (HTK) and University of Wisconsin Solution (UW) in adult Liver transplantation

Background : A safe and effective preservation solution is a precondition for successful liver transplantation (LTx). This study compares University of Wisconsin (UW) and Histidine- Tryptophan-ketoglutarate HTK solutions in liver transplantation Patients/Methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of 137 primary cadaveric LTx performed between Jauary 2003 and December 2006 at our institution. 68 grafts were harvested using UW and 69 using HTK. Recipients were managed similarly with regard to operative techniques and immunosuppression. Donor data including serum transaminases, serum sodium, ICU stay and…