Liver Transplantation in Patients With Pretransplant Aspergillus Colonization: Is It Safe to Proceed?

Conclusions. A substantial number of patients with pretransplant Aspergillus colonization can still undergo successful liver transplantation if they are otherwise suitable candidates and receive appropriate antifungal prophylaxis. Posttransplant outcome in these patients is determined mostly by noninfectious complications and not fungal infection. Pretransplant Aspergillus colonization alone should not necessarily preclude or delay liver transplantation.
Source: Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Original Clinical Science—Liver Source Type: research