Liver Transplantation

Findings from University of Barcelona Provide New Insights into Liver Transplation

Published in Blood Weekly, September 15th, 2011

2011 SEP 15 -- According to the authors of a study from Barcelona, Spain, "Complications of the biliary tract after liver transplantation are successfully managed with ERCP; however, the incidence and risk factors for post-ERCP complications remain unknown. To examine the incidence, risk factors, and short-term outcome of post-ERCP complications in liver transplant (LT) recipients."

"Retrospective evaluation of all ERCPs performed in LT recipients at our institution during a 7-year, 4-month period. Tertiary referral center. A total of 243 ERCPs performed in 121 LT recipients with duct-to-duct anastomosis. Incidence of post-ERCP complications. Predictive...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2011-09-15)

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