Inferior Outcomes Associated with the Coexistence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence and Hepatic Virus Reinfection After Living Donor Liver Transplantation

ConclusionLiving donor liver transplantation based on expanded hepatocellular carcinoma criteria achieved a satisfactory result, but reinfection of hepatic virus remains a great concern particularly in patient with hepatitis C. Moreover, hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence accompanied with reinfection of hepatic virus after liver transplantation is associated with inferior outcomes.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research