Evolution of liver transplantation for alcoholic liver disease: A single center study
Introduction: Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is a major indication for Liver Transplantation (LT), both for decompensated disease and for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Recently, LT has been considered a therapeutic option for steroid non-responder Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis (AAH).
Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: A. Ferrarese, G. Germani, C. Becchetti, A. Zanetto, S. Shalaby, E. Romandini, F.P. Russo, M. Senzolo, M. Gambato, P. Angeli, F. D ’Amico, U. Cillo, P. Burra Tags: OC 9 Source Type: research
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