Original Communications
Medical Problems Occurring During the Long-term Follow-up after Liver Transplantation
Published Online:January 07, 2013https://doi.org/10.1024/1023-9332.9.5.237
Abstract
Liver transplantation is a standardized therapy for end-stage liver disease. With current immunosuppressive protocols and patient care, ten-year patient survival rate has reached 60%. Several medical complications may develop during this period, including renal dysfunction, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and metabolic bone disease. The aim of this article is to analyze long-term results of several clinical trials reporting common medical dysfunctions after liver transplantation and to discuss their management.
