The use of hepatitis C-infected grafts in liver transplantation

Juan I. Arenas, Hugo E. Vargas, Jorge Rakela

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Abstract

Key Points 1. Liver grafts from hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected deceased donors can be used safely in HCV-infected recipients. 2. Histological assessment of the graft before orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is advised. 3. Recipients of these grafts should give consent accordingly. 4. The course of HCV disease after OLT parallels that in patients who received noninfected organs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S48-S51
JournalLiver Transplantation
Volume9
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Hepatology
  • Transplantation

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