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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2004-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2004/759124 |