Liver Transplantation in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease: Current Status and Future Landscape

Clin Liver Dis. 2024 Nov;28(4):809-817. doi: 10.1016/j.cld.2024.06.015. Epub 2024 Aug 1.

Abstract

Alcohol-associated liver disease is a well-validated indication for liver transplantation and recent data have refined the patterns of alcohol consumption and their impact on the pre-LT and post-LT periods. The selection process is a multidisciplinary approach that integrates liver and addiction parameters. The present review analyzes the drivers of outcome and alcohol relapse and focuses on the changing paradigm in terms of access to the waiting list.

Keywords: Alcohol; Alcohol-associated hepatitis; Alcohol-associated liver disease; Liver transplantation; Relapse; Survival.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases, Alcoholic* / surgery
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Patient Selection
  • Recurrence
  • Waiting Lists*