Predictors of Biliary Strictures After Liver Transplantation Among Recipients of DCD (Donation After Cardiac Death) Grafts

ConclusionBiliary strictures occur frequently in DCD LT recipients and may be associated with older age of donor. Hyperbilirubinemia immediately after transplant and higher INR in the first 7  days after transplant may predict subsequent development of biliary strictures.

Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - January 2, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research