Liver transplantation for HBV-related cirrhosis in Europe: An ELTR study on evolution and outcomes

Burra, Patrizia; Germani, Giacomo; Adam, Rene; Karam, Vincent; Marzano, Alfredo; Lampertico, Pietro; Salizzoni, Mauro; Filipponi, Franco; Klempnauer, Jurgen; Castaing, Denis; KILIÇ, MURAT; De Carlis, Luciano; Neuhaus, Peter; YILMAZ, SEZAİ; Paul, Andreas; Pinna, Antonio; Burroughs, Andrew; Russo, Francesco

doi:10.1016/j.jhep.2012.10.016

Liver transplantation for HBV-related cirrhosis in Europe: An ELTR study on evolution and outcomes

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JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY, vol.58, no.2, pp.287-296, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 58 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jhep.2012.10.016
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.287-296
Keywords: Liver transplantation, Hepatitis B, Europe, B-VIRUS RECURRENCE, HEPATITIS-B, UNITED-STATES, HEPATOCELLULAR-CARCINOMA, RISK, PROPHYLAXIS, MORTALITY, SURVIVAL, REGISTRY, DISEASE
Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background & Aims: HBV-related chronic liver disease is one of the most common indications for liver transplantation (LT) in Europe. The ELTR database was used to evaluate outcomes and evolution over 20 years (01/1988 and 12/2010).