Article
Long-term outcome of hepatitis C virus infection after liver transplantation.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Jan 1997
Böker K H, Dalley G, Bahr M J, Maschek H, Tillmann H L, Trautwein C, Oldhaver K, Bode U, Pichlmayr R, Manns M P
Abstract excerpt
We analyzed the long-term clinical course of 71 patients with RNA-positive hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection after liver transplantation. Patients with reinfection after transplantation for HCV-related liver disease, or de novo infection at transplantation were followed for up to 12 years. Cumulative survival for patients with HCV infection at 2, 5, and 10 years after transplantation was 67%, 62%, and 62%,...
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