Patient selection for liver transplantation. (August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carrion, Andres F; Aye, Lydia; Martin, Paul
• Is Part Of: Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology. Volume 7:Number 6(2013)
• Page Start: 571
• Page End: 579
• Publication Date: 2013-08
• Subjects: acute liver failure -- alcoholic liver disease -- cirrhosis -- hepatitis B -- hepatitis C -- hepatocellular carcinoma -- liver transplantation -- patient selection; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Liver -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.3
• DOI: 10.1586/17474124.2013.824701
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-4124

Abstract

Improved outcomes in liver transplant recipients reflect advances in surgical technique, post-operative care, immunosuppression as well as better selection of potential candidates. The pre-transplant evaluation is a multidisciplinary process intended to recognize and treat important comorbid conditions that may impair outcomes during the peri- and post-transplant periods. Important psychosocial issues should also be ascertained and tackled early during the pre-transplant evaluation with an overarching intention to improve the success of liver transplantation.