Current status of liver transplantation

Arch Iran Med. 2012 Dec;15(12):772-6.

Abstract

Liver transplantation (LTx) is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD). Improvement in outcomes (allograft and patient survival) has led to widespread use of LTx worldwide. However, new problems that include severe organ shortage, recurrence of primary disease, opportunistic infections, and development of de novo malignancies are the major problems affecting further implementation of LTx.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Liver Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Living Donors
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents