Generalised mitochondrial cytopathy is an absolute contraindication to orthotopic liver transplant in childhood.
Thomson
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The Liver Unit, Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, United Kingdom.
McKiernan
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P
Buckels
J
J
Mayer
D
D
Kelly
D
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D000075202:Contraindications; D004579:Electron Transport; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008661:Metabolism, Inborn Errors; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D017240:Mitochondrial Myopathies / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008933:Mitochondrial Swelling