Long-term care of the liver transplant recipient.
As survival increases after liver transplantation, common issues that arise involve immunosuppression-related complications and primary health care. Proper emphasis on the prevention and treatment of post-liver transplant complications, such as diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, renal dysfunction, osteoporosis, and obesity, requires careful screening and long-term surveillance to minimize the progression of these complications. Active involvement by internists and subspecialists is necessary and a multidisciplinary approach should be undertaken. Liver transplantation should be viewed as a lifelong commitment by both patient and physician.
Liu
Lawrence U
LU
Division of Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1104, New York, NY 10029, USA. lawrence.liu@mountsinai.org
Schiano
Thomas D
TD
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008659:Metabolic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents