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[Psychiatric intervention in liver transplantation]
M D Crespo Hervás1, F Ferre Navarrete
1Hospital Ramón y Cajal. Madrid.
Actas Luso-Espanolas De Neurologia, Psiquiatria Y Ciencias Afines
|May 1, 1991
Summary
This review examines psychiatric issues before and after liver transplantation, including patient selection, common psychopathology, and the impact of immunosuppressants like Cyclosporine on mental health.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Hepatology
- Transplantation Medicine
Context:
- Liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure with significant psychological implications.
- Understanding psychiatric aspects is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
- The review focuses on both pre- and post-transplant phases.
Purpose:
- To review the psychiatric literature concerning liver transplantation.
- To identify key psychiatric considerations in patient selection and management.
- To explore the relationship between immunosuppression and psychiatric complications.
Summary:
- Pre-transplant evaluation includes assessing psychiatric contraindications and common psychopathology.
- Post-transplant care involves monitoring quality of life and potential psychiatric side effects.
- The role of Cyclosporine in post-transplant psychiatric complications is examined.
Impact:
- Informs clinical practice for psychiatric screening and management in liver transplant candidates and recipients.
- Highlights the need for integrated care between psychiatric and transplant teams.
- Contributes to improving long-term quality of life for liver transplant patients.