The challenge of preserving renal function after liver transplantation

Panminerva Med. 2009 Dec;51(4):249-55.

Abstract

Thanks to new surgical techniques and the use of calcineurin inhibitors for the prevention of allograft rejection, the long-term outcome of liver transplantation has recently improved. In case of liver transplantation, the occurrence of renal failure can impair the outcome. Renal function preservation is, therefore, necessary to improve transplantation outcome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Disease Progression
  • Graft Rejection / immunology
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control
  • Graft Survival / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Kidney / physiopathology*
  • Liver Failure / complications
  • Liver Failure / physiopathology
  • Liver Failure / surgery*
  • Liver Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Renal Insufficiency / complications
  • Renal Insufficiency / physiopathology
  • Renal Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents