Liver transplantation in Birmingham: indications, results, and changes.
The improvements in survival following liver grafting during the last five years reflect refinements in technique and in immunosuppressive regimens. Cirrhosis due to Hepatitis C and alcohol have become more common indications in this center. Efforts are being made to overcome the problems of donor organ shortage by using 'marginal' donors and by splitting liver grafts.
Mirza
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DF
Liver Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Gunson
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BK
McMaster
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004739:England; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000601:surgery; D006519:Hepatitis, Alcoholic / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000379:methods / Q000401:mortality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018579:Patient Selection; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D015996:Survival Rate; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000600:supply & distribution