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Finding the

perfect match

Why do we need a right posterior section graft?

Let's look at the table below which showed the volumetry of left

lobe, right lobe and right posterior section from the same donor.

If the left lobe is used, it will not be enough for the recipient to

ensure good outcome (<40% of estimated standard liver volume).

If the right lobe is used, the remnant will not be enough for the

donor (only 27% of donor's current liver).

If the right posterior section is used, both the donor and the

recipient will have a good size for the best outcome.