Liver transplantation in the critically ill: donation after cardiac death compared to donation after brain death grafts

Liver transplantation in the critically ill: donation after cardiac death compared to donation after brain death grafts

Patients with end stage liver disease may become critically ill prior to LT requiring admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). The high acuity patients may be thought too ill to transplant; however, often LT is the only therapeutic option. Choosing the correct liver allograft for these patients i...

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Main Authors: C. Burcin Taner, Ilynn G. Bulatao, Lisa C. Arasi, Dana K. Perry, Darrin L. Willingham, Lena Sibulesky, Barry G. Rosser, Juan M. Canabal, Justin H. Nguyen, David J. Kramer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-09-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
End-stage liver disease
Critical care
Post-operative complications
Graft survival
Patient survival
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119314425

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