Living related liver transplantation: medical and social aspects of a controversial therapy. Issue 2 (1st February 2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Broelsch, C E; Testa, G; Alexandrou, A; Malagó, M
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 50:Issue 2(2002)
• Page Start: 143
• Page End: 145
• Publication Date: 2002-02-01
• Subjects: liver transplantation -- organ donors -- living organ donors; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.50.2.143
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : There are more than 15 000 patients waiting for a liver transplant in the USA, with an average waiting time of 468 days and a mortality rate as high as 15–20%. Until artificial organs or xenotransplantation becomes a reality, living donor liver transplantation remains the best option for patients with end stage liver disease.