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Liver transplantation for hepatitis B virus—associated cirrhosis: A progress report
Author(s) -
Van Thiel David H.,
Wright Harlan I.,
Fagiuoli Stefano
Publication year - 1994
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.1840200707
Subject(s) - cirrhosis , liver transplantation , medicine , virology , hepatitis b virus , hepatitis virus , transplantation , virus , hepatology , gastroenterology
Because of its importance as an indication for liver transplantation, the epidemiology of chronic hepatitis B disease is presented. Current knowledge relative to the pathobiological mechanisms of hepatitis B virus—related liver disease are presented, followed by a discussion of the treatment modalities currently available for use in hepatitis B virus—related liver disease. This is followed by an examination of their use in both potential transplant recipients and those who have been given liver transplants for hepatitis B virus disease. Finally, a summary of the current status of hepatitis B virus disease and liver transplantation is presented. (Hepatology 1994;20:20S–23S.)