Alcohol relapse and its predictors after liver transplantation for alcoholic liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Alcohol relapse and its predictors after liver transplantation for alcoholic liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is the leading cause of liver transplantation (LT). The magnitude and risk factors of post-LT alcohol relapse are not well described. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate alcohol relapse rate and its predictors after LT. Methods Searches of MEDLI...

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Main Authors: Lancharat Chuncharunee, Noriyo Yamashiki, Ammarin Thakkinstian, Abhasnee Sobhonslidsuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Liver transplantation
Alcohol
Relapse
Recidivism
Psychiatric comorbidity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-019-1050-9

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