Medical problems occurring during the long-term follow-up after liver transplantation

Swiss Surg. 2003;9(5):237-41. doi: 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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cause of Death
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Liver Failure / mortality
  • Liver Failure / surgery*
  • Liver Transplantation* / mortality
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / mortality
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Survival Analysis
  • Survivors*
  • Switzerland