The Challenge of Recurrent Hepatitis C Virus in Liver Transplant Recipients

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has become the leading indication for liver transplantation (LT) worldwide. Short-term graft and patient survival after LT in these individuals is comparable with other indications for LT. There is, however, a disturbing trend for decreased survival over the longer term. The...

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Main Author: Paul J Marotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2004-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2004/759124