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  • Hepatology
  • Transplantation Immunology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Liver steatosis is increasingly prevalent in donor organs.
  • Understanding post-transplant changes in steatosis is crucial for graft utilization.
  • Previous research indicates a potential for rapid steatosis reduction after transplantation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare liver reperfusion and early post-transplant biopsies.
  • To evaluate and quantify changes in liver steatosis after transplantation.
  • To assess the impact of baseline steatosis on post-transplant resolution.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of liver grafts with ≥10% steatosis.
  • Blinded, randomized reading of day 0 and day 3 post-transplant biopsies.
  • Quantification of micro-, macro-, and total steatosis.

Main Results:

  • A decrease in steatosis was observed in most grafts (77% for total steatosis).
  • Microvesicular and macrovesicular steatosis also showed significant reduction.
  • Higher baseline steatosis correlated with a greater percentage of reduction.

Conclusions:

  • A marked decrease in liver steatosis occurs within 3-5 days post-transplant.
  • These findings support the use of steatotic liver grafts.
  • Rapid resolution of steatosis suggests favorable outcomes for these grafts.