Improved survival after orthotopic liver grafting. Issue 6284 (11th July 1981)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Calne, R Y; Williams, R; Lindop, M; Farman, J V; Tolley, M E; Rolles, K; MacDougall, B; Neuberger, J; Wyke, R J; Raftery, A T; Duffy, T J; Wight, D G; White, D J
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 283:Issue 6284(1981)
• Page Start: 115
• Page End: 118
• Publication Date: 1981-07-11
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.283.6284.115
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : A total of 108 orthotopic liver transplants have been carried out in the Cambridge/King's College Hospital series. Over 13 years, changes in patient selection, immunosuppression, and surgical and anaesthetic techniques have led to a steady improvement in results. Results obtained in the last 22 patients indicated that over half survive for one year. Although at considerable risk during the operation, patients with non-malignant cirrhotic diseases who survive one year have a good long-term chance of survival