[Liver transplantation in alcoholic liver cirrhosis: social psychological aspects and occupational rehabilitation].
Social-psychological aspects and rehabilitation after liver transplantation were examined in 21 patients. One-year survival was not different in patients with alcoholic liver disease compared with patients with other end-stage liver disease (65% vs 71%). After liver transplantation a temporary return to alcohol drinking was observed in 3 patients (14%). 52% of patients transplanted for alcoholic liver disease are occupationally rehabilitated. Social-psychological conflicts were reported by 46%. Patients with alcoholic liver disease are potential candidates for hepatic transplantation.
Reeck
U H
UH
Abt. Innere Medizin IV, Universität Heidelberg.
Egerer
G
G
Arnold
J C
JC
Datsis
K
K
Theilmann
L
L
Otto
G
G
D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000523:psychology*; D012917:Social Adjustment
Lebertransplantation bei alkoholischer Leberzirrhose: sozialpsychologische Aspekte und berufliche Rehabilitation.