Liver transplantation for hepatitis B virus-associated cirrhosis: a progress report.
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.
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Oklahoma Transplant Institute, Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City 73112.
Wright
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Fagiuoli
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D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D012086:Reoperation