Liver transplantation for liver disease caused by hepatitis C virus infection.
Hepatitis C is an important problem that often requires liver transplantation. However, outcomes have not improved in line with liver transplants for other indications. This article explores the issues surrounding this difficult area of transplant hepatology.
Shankar
Arun
A
Department of Hepatology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
Alexander
Graeme
G
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology*; D019698:Hepatitis C, Chronic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000401:mortality; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents