Large-for-size syndrome prophylaxis in infant liver recipients with low body mass

Figure 1 The preoperative algorithm for selecting the type of graft. LLS: Left lateral section; GRWR: Graft to recipient weight ratio.

Figure 2  The scheme of hyper-reduction of the left lateral section graft, performed in both vertical and horizontal planes.

Figure 3 Partial abdominal closure technique using vacuum aspiration abdominal wound dressing. A: Overall appearance after the implantation of a large left lateral section graft. Primary closure of the abdominal cavity is not feasible; B: Appearance after the application of a vacuum-assisted closure system.