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Outcomes of Patients With Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis After Liver Transplantation.
Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) - 1 Sept 2017
Banerjee Dipti, Roeker Lindsey E, Grogan Martha, Swiecicki Paul, Poterucha John, Heimbach Julie, Zeldenrust Steve, Gertz Morie, Edwards Brooks, Daly Richard, Klarich Kyle W, Dispenzieri Angela
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BACKGROUND: Familial transthyretin amyloidosis is a disease caused by misfolded transthyretin aggregates that can impair multiple organ systems. Liver transplantation is the first-line treatment for familial transthyretin amyloidosis. RESEARCH QUESTION: Our objective is to study outcomes and survival among patients with familial transthyretin amyloidosis after transplantation. DESIGN: All patients undergoing...
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