Recurrence of hepatitis B after single lung transplantation.
This study describes a patient who developed decompensated liver disease secondary to reactivation of hepatitis B infection 20 months after single lung transplantation following augmentation of immunosuppression to treat allograft rejection. Discussion focuses on the virologic and management issues of this case and reviews the approach taken when considering patients with chronic hepatitis B infection for lung transplantation.
Stamenkovic
S A
SA
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. George's Hospital, London.
Alphonso
N
N
Rice
P
P
Madden
B P
BP
D000328:Adult; D001379:Azathioprine / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D019694:Hepatitis B, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects; D012008:Recurrence; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery
D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies; D011239:Prednisolone; D001379:Azathioprine