Article
Recurrent hepatitis C virus infection after liver transplantation--long-term follow-up with respect to the HCV genotypes/subtypes.
Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie - 1 Apr 1997
Arnold J C, Töx U, Goeser T, Otto G, Müller H M, Hofmann W J, Stremmel W, Theilmann L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Various factors may affect the postoperative course in recurrent hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection after liver transplantation (OLT). The aim of our study was to evaluate the potential role of HCV genotypes and immunosuppressive treatment. METHODS: 17 liver allograft recipients,...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Genotype
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis, Chronic
- Humans
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Transplantation
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Postoperative Complications