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Medical Aspects of Liver Transplantation
Author(s) -
Van Thiel David H.,
Schade Robert R.,
Gavaler Judith S.,
Shaw Byers W.,
Iwatsuki Shunzaburo,
Starzl Thomas E.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.488
H-Index - 361
eISSN - 1527-3350
pISSN - 0270-9139
DOI - 10.1002/hep.1840040721
Subject(s) - medical school , gerontology , medicine , medical education
The methods used to screen prospective candidates for orthotopic liver transplantation are described. Both the indication and the contraindications for the procedure are discussed. The timing of the procedure during the course of an individual candidate's liver disease is also discussed. Additionally, the institutional requirements of a liver transplant center are identified. Finally, the problems experienced by a liver transplant patient and his physician during the postoperative period are identified and discussed.