Intra-hepatic Microdialysis is a new promising method for monitoring of postoperative complications such as liver ischemia, graft rejection, or cholangitis after liver transplantation.

Hepatic failure as a result of a malfunctioning graft is a life-threatening complication during the post-transplantation period. Early detection of impaired graft function due to arterial or portal vein thrombosis is especially important as this may enable surgical intervention.

Microdialysis shall not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy.