title: Noteworthy Literature Published in 2016 for Abdominal Organ Transplantation Anesthesiologists.
abstract: More than 3000 peer-reviewed publications on the topic of liver transplantation were published in 2016. The goal of this article is to provide a concise review of pertinent literature for anesthesiologists who participate in liver transplantation. The authors selected and presented 33 articles published in 2016 on the topics of MELD policy; cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal issues; coagulation and transfusion; anesthetic agents; hemodynamic monitors; acute liver failure; and donor issues.
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Tetsuro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sakai
authors.affiliation: 2 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Jeron
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zerillo
mesh_terms: D000072080:Anesthesiologists; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000379:methods*
keywords: abdominal organ; anesthesiology; liver transplantation; noteworthy; review