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Liver transplantation in patients with cryptogenic cirrhosis: long-term follow-up
J M Álamo1, C Bernal, L Barrera
1Liver Transplant Unit, Virgen del Rocío Hospital, Seville, Spain. jmalamom@hotmail.com
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Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) for cryptogenic cirrhosis (CC) shows higher mortality and lower survival rates compared to other liver transplantations. Many CC diagnoses were incorrect, impacting treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Transplantation Surgery
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis (CC) poses diagnostic challenges.
- Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is a treatment option for end-stage liver disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess long-term survival, histological diagnoses, and mobility in patients undergoing OLT for CC.
- To compare outcomes of OLT for CC with other liver transplant indications.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 35 patients with CC undergoing OLT.
- Comparison with a larger cohort of 800 OLT patients.
- Evaluation of demographic data, MELD scores, and complication rates.
Main Results:
- Incorrect CC diagnosis in 28.6% of cases.
- Higher postoperative mortality (20%) and chronic rejection rates (25%) in CC patients.
- Lower cumulative survival rates at 3, 5, and 10 years compared to other OLT recipients.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of CC diagnoses were inaccurate.
- OLT for CC is associated with poorer outcomes, including increased mortality and chronic rejection.
- Long-term survival following OLT for CC is inferior to that for other liver diseases.
Objective:
The objective of this study was to evaluate long-term survival, histological diagnoses, and mobility of patients with cryptogenic cirrhosis (CC) treated with orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).
Patients And Methods:
We performed a retrospective analysis of 35 patients who underwent transplantation with CC among 800 OLT patients. There were no differences in gender, mean age of 47 years, average MELD (Model for End-stage Liver Disease) of 16, and hepatocellular carcinoma incidence (8%).
Results:
In 28.6% of patients, the diagnosis of CC was wrong. There was no incidence of an acute rejection episode and a low incidence of complications, although the postoperative mortality rate was 20%, of chronic rejection was 25%, and recurrence of disease was 4%. Cumulative at 3-, 5-, and 10-year survivals were lower than the other OLT. Survival was lower in patients receiving suboptimal grafts.
Conclusions:
One of 3 patients who underwent transplantation for CC had a specific etiologic diagnosis. The chronic rejection rate and postoperative mortality rate were higher than other etiologies, and survivals at 5, 10, and 15 years were lower than other OLT.
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