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W Lauchart1, G Strohmeyer

  • 1Abteilung für Allgemeine Chirurgie, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|September 20, 1994
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Liver transplantation is a widely accepted treatment for end-stage liver diseases and fulminant hepatitis. Current debates focus on its use in recurrent HBV cirrhosis, alcoholic cirrhosis, and malignant liver tumors.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Transplant Surgery

Context:

  • Liver transplantation has advanced significantly, becoming a standard treatment for various end-stage liver diseases.
  • Established indications include primary biliary cirrhosis, sclerosing cholangitis, biliary atresia, and metabolic disorders.

Purpose:

  • To review current indications and controversies in liver transplantation.
  • To assess the role of liver transplantation in specific liver conditions.

Summary:

  • Liver transplantation offers improved prognosis for fulminant and subfulminant hepatitis.
  • Its application in recurrent HBV cirrhosis and alcoholic cirrhosis remains debated.
  • Transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma can be considered with risk assessment, while other malignant liver tumors are generally not indicated.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the established role and evolving indications of liver transplantation.
  • Identifies areas of ongoing research and clinical debate in liver transplant surgery.