Severe recurrent hepatitis C after liver retransplantation for hepatitis C virus–related graft cirrhosis
M Berenguer, M Prieto, A Palau, JM Rayón… - Liver …, 2003 - Elsevier
An increase in the number of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected transplant recipients at need
for repeated liver transplantation is anticipated. To date, there is a certain reluctance to
accept these patients because of an increased organ shortage, early reports suggesting a
poor outcome, and uncertainty regarding the natural history of recurrent hepatitis C in the
second graft. The aim of this study is to determine the outcome of patients undergoing
retransplantation for HCV-related graft cirrhosis. Of 49 transplant recipients with HCV-related …
for repeated liver transplantation is anticipated. To date, there is a certain reluctance to
accept these patients because of an increased organ shortage, early reports suggesting a
poor outcome, and uncertainty regarding the natural history of recurrent hepatitis C in the
second graft. The aim of this study is to determine the outcome of patients undergoing
retransplantation for HCV-related graft cirrhosis. Of 49 transplant recipients with HCV-related …