Hypertension and renal dysfunction in long-term liver transplant recipients.
1. A 10-year survival rate of 60% or greater after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is expected. 2. Renal dysfunction is common after OLT. 3. Patients without early renal dysfunction after OLT are at low risk for long-term renal dysfunction. 4. Hypertension occurs in greater than 50% of long-term survivors. 5. Immunosuppressive protocols must be adjusted early to avoid long-term complications.
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Renal and Pancreas Transplant, Mayo Clinic Transplant Center, Jacksonville, FL 32216, USA. gonwa.thomas@mayo.edu
D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology*; D007668:Kidney / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013997:Time Factors