Evaluation of Nosocomial Infections after ABO-Compatible and Incompatible Liver Transplantations
MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION MICROBES AND ANTIMICROBIALS, vol.7, 2018 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 7
- Publication Date: 2018
- Doi Number: 10.4274/mjima.2018.14
- Journal Name: MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION MICROBES AND ANTIMICROBIALS
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Keywords: ABO-incompatible and compatible liver transplantation, infection, survival, RECIPIENTS, CRITERIA, RISK
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: Liver transplantation is currently the only treatment option in acute hepatic failure and end-stage liver disease. In spite of their complications, ABO-incompatible liver transplantations are performed due to the shortage of suitable donors and the urgent need for organs. Despite developments in surgical techniques and improvements in antimicrobial prophylaxis strategies, infection is still an important complication and continues to be a major cause of death. In this study, ABO-compatible and ABO-incompatible liver transplant recipients were compared retrospectively in terms of infections and survival.