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Abstract
Liver transplantation is a lifesaving intervention for patients with decompensated cirrhosis, certain malignancies, and genetic disorders associated with disordered liver metabolism. This commentary will discuss the indications for liver transplantation, the evaluation of liver transplant candidates, prioritization of candidates on the waiting list, and post-transplant care. ©2016 by the North Carolina Institute of Medicine and The Duke Endowment. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27154889 DOI: 10.18043/ncm.77.3.194
Source DB: PubMed Journal: N C Med J ISSN: 0029-2559