Reversible hepatofugal portal flow after liver transplantation using a small-for-size graft from a living donor

We describe a case of reversible hepatofugal portal flow 1 week after trans plantation of a small-for-size liver graft from a living donor. A transient increase in intrahepatic portal vascular resistance was the suspected caus e. The portal venous flow normalized after residual collateral channels had been interrupted surgically. The patient was discharged on the 90(th) post operative day. Liver transplant clinicians should be aware that hepatofugal flow can occur with small-for-size liver grafts, despite sufficient portal venous flow immediately after transplantation.