title: Liver transplantation. Patient selection and organ allocation.
abstract: Liver transplantation represents a major advancement in treating selected patients with advanced liver disease. The keys to successful outcome include: 1) early evaluation and listing for transplantation before the patient develops severe complications of cirrhosis; 2) control of comorbid conditions; and 3) a cooperative and dynamic interchange between the transplant center and other physicians involved in the care of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Liver transplantation program, Duke University Medical Center, Durham 27710, USA.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Trotter
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Fitz
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Clavien
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D009657:North Carolina; D018579:Patient Selection; D011379:Prognosis; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement