Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	36361
Country	China

Category	Transplantation
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Balloon dilatation for the treatment of hepatic venous outflow obstruction following pediatric liver transplantation
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Zhi-Yuan Zhang, Long Jin, Guang Chen, Tian-Hao Su, Zhi-Jun Zhu, Li-Ying Sun, Zhen-Chang Wang and Guo-Wen Xiao
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Long Jin, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yongan Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100050, China. zhangzy@mail.ccmu.edu.cn
Key Words	Hepatic venous outflow obstruction; Pediatric liver transplantation; Percutaneous transluminal balloon dilatation; Pressure gradient; Recurrent
Core Tip	Hepatic venous outflow obstruction, known as hepatic venous outflow obstruction (HVOO), is a rare and severe complication following pediatric liver transplantation that leads to graft loss in the majority of patients. However, it remains controversial whether stent placement or balloon angioplasty is required for patients with HVOO. This study reported our experiences with using balloon dilatation as part of the treatment of HVOO in five children subjected to pediatric liver transplantation, providing valuable information for the successful treatment of such patients. Balloon dilatation is an effective and safe treatment for HVOO in pediatric patients following liver transplantation, and re-venoplasty is recommended even for patients with recurrent HVOO.
Citation	Zhang ZY, Jin L, Chen G, Su TH, Zhu ZJ, Sun LY, Wang ZC, Xiao GW. Balloon dilatation for treatment of hepatic venous outflow obstruction following pediatric liver transplantation. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(46): 8227-8234

Received	2017-10-23 03:20
Peer-Review Started	2017-10-23 20:46
To Make the First Decision	2017-10-31 00:39
Return for Revision	2017-11-01 09:52
Revised	2017-11-10 13:25
Second Decision	2017-11-21 11:57
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2017-11-21 18:34
Articles in Press	2017-11-21 18:34
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2017-11-27 03:40
Typeset the Manuscript	2017-12-05 09:02

ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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