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Safety of liver transplantation with chagas disease–seropositive donors for seronegative recipients
Author(s) -
Salvador Fernando,
Len Oscar,
Molina Israel,
Sulleiro Elena,
Sauleda Silvia,
Bilbao Itxarone,
Castells Lluis,
Pont Teresa,
Gavaldà Joan,
Pahissa Albert
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
liver transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.814
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1527-6473
pISSN - 1527-6465
DOI - 10.1002/lt.22346
Subject(s) - medicine , liver transplantation , economic shortage , transplantation , disease , liver disease , chagas disease , immunology , intensive care medicine , linguistics , philosophy , government (linguistics)
The shortage of organs for transplantation has prompted the investigation of extended criteria donors, such as donors with transmissible infectious diseases. Here we report our recent experience with liver transplantation using organs from donors who were serologically positive for Chagas disease. We also provide a review of the literature and emphasize donor screening and preventive measures. Liver Transpl 17:1304–1308, 2011. © 2011 AASLD.