Comparative studies on orthotopic liver allotransplantation in pigs after intoxication with extracts from amanita phalloides and after a long-term preservation of transplants.

The paper deals with results obtained in two experimental groups of pigs after orthotopic liver allotransplantation. The first group involved recipients intoxicated with a lethal dose of extracts from Amanita phalloides before the transplantation. The other was not given toxins from Amanita phalloides; the transplanted livers, however, were preserved for a long time. The authors briefly describe the surgical procedure, method of liver preservation and application of toxins from Amanita phalloides. Results of orthotopic allotransplantations are discussed with regard to the survival period, death causes, clinical findings, and some biochemical values.