Risk factors for severe ischemic injury after liver transplantation
✍ Scribed by I. Bilbao; R. Charco; E. Hidalgo; J.L. Lázaro; J. Balsells; E. Murio; C. Margarit
- Book ID
- 117234101
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1997
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 226 KB
- Volume
- 29
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0041-1345
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Ischemic-type biliary lesions (ITBL) account for a major part of patients' morbidity and mortality after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). The exact origin of this type of biliary complication remains unknown. This study retrospectively evaluated 1843 patients. Patients with
## Key Points 1. Yearly screening of liver recipients with serum cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins, and assessment for risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, is an important component of comprehensive post transplant care. 2. Revised guidelines and target levels of LDL-