[Recipient selection for liver transplantation].
In the last few years, there have been developments in many aspects of liver transplantation. Improvements in surgical techniques and immunosuppression markedly increased the success rates of liver transplantation. This success has lead to increasing numbers of recipients. However, the availability of cadaveric organs for transplantation has not been changed in the last 10 years, resulting in a growing discrepancy between donors and recipients. Thus, it is necessary to properly select the best candidates for a successful liver transplant. This article will review the indications and contraindications for liver transplantation in the Model for End Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score era.
Vilatobá
Mario
M
Departamento de Trasplantes, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, México, DF. mvilatoba@hotmail.com
Eckhoff
Devin E
DE
Contreras
Juan Luis
JL
D015209:Cholangitis, Sclerosing / Q000601:surgery; D000075202:Contraindications; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008105:Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / Q000601:surgery; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D017093:Liver Failure / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D018579:Patient Selection