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Progression of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C after orthotopic liver transplantation.
Transplantation - 27 Nov 2003
Chopra Kapil B, Demetris Anthony J, Blakolmer Karen, Dvorchik Igor, Laskus Tomasz, Wang Lian-Fu, Araya Victor R, Dodson Forest, Fung John J, Rakela Jorge, Vargas Hugo E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis is the leading indication for orthotopic liver transplantation (OLTx). HCV recurrence is universal after OLTx, with a highly variable course. This study aimed to find factors that affect progression of fibrosis in recurrent HCV. METHODS: Fifty-eight HCV patients underwent OLTx at our center who were selected on the basis of available preOLTx serum or explanted...
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