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General Reports
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Effects of ethnicity and socioeconomic status on survival and severity of fibrosis in liver transplant
recipients with hepatitis C virus.
Verna EC, Valadao R, Farrand E, et al
Liver Transpl. 2012 Apr;18(4):461-7
Abstract

Recipient and graft survival are not diminished by simultaneous liver-kidney transplantation:
An analysis of the UNOS database.
Martin EF, Huang J, Xiang Q,
Liver Transpl. 2012 Mar 29. .
Abstract

Comparison of two non-contemporaneous HCV-liver transplant cohorts:
strategies to improve the efficacy of antiviral therapy.
Berenguer M, Aguilera V, Rubín A,  et al

J Hepatol
. 2012 Feb 4..
Abstract

A Score Predicting Survival After Liver Retransplantation for Hepatitis C Virus Cirrhosis.
Andres A, Gerstel E, Combescure C,  et al
Transplantation. 2012 Jan 19.
Abstract

Cumulative risk of cardiovascular events following orthotopic liver transplantation.
Albeldawi M, Ashish Aggarwal, Madhwal S, et al
Liver Transpl. 2011 Dec 5
Abstract

Donor-recipient race mismatch in African-American liver transplant patients with chronic hepatitis C.
Saxena V, Lai JC, O'Leary JG,  et al
Liver Transpl. 2011 Dec 5.
Abstract

Eradication of hepatitis C virus genotype 1 after liver transplantation by interferon therapy before
surgery: Report of three patients with analysis of interleukin-28 polymorphism, hepatitis C virus
core region and interferon-sensitivity determining region.
Kawaoka T, Aikata H, Miyaki D,  et al
Hepatol Res. 2011 Nov;41(11):1126-31.
Abstract

Hepatic Transplant and HCV: A New Playground for an Old Virus.
Chinnadurai R, Velazquez V, Grakoui A.
Am J Transplant. 2011 Nov 1
. .
Abstract

Epidemiology and outcome of hepatitis C relapse in transplant recipients.
Angelico M.
Transplant Proc. 2011 Jul-Aug;43(6):2457-8.
Abstract

A randomized multicenter study comparing steroid-free and standard immunosuppression for
liver transplant recipients with chronic hepatitis C.
Klintmalm GB, Davis GL, Teperman L, et al
Liver Transpl. 2011 Aug 17..
Abstract

Major Challenges Limiting Liver Transplantation in the United States.
Wertheim JA, Petrowsky H, Saab S,  et al
Am J Transplant. 2011 Jun 14.
Abstract

Hepatitis C virus infected females have a higher risk of advanced fibrosis and graft loss
after liver transplantation than males.
Lai JC, Verna EC, Brown RS Jr,  et al

Hepatology
. 2011 Apr 28.
Abstract

Cardiovascular risk factors after liver transplantation: analysis of related factors.
Pérez MJ, García DM, Taybi BJ,  et al

Transplant Proc
. 2011 Apr;43(3):739-41.
Abstract

Survival After Liver Transplantation Using Hepatitis C Virus-Positive Donor Allografts:
Case-Controlled Analysis of the UNOS Database.
Burr AT, Li Y, Tseng JF, et al

World J Surg
. 2011 Mar 8.

Abstract

Outcomes for adult living donor liver transplantation: Comparison of A2ALL and national experience.
Olthoff KM, Abecassis MM, Emond JC, et al
Liver Transpl. 2011 Feb 25.
Abstract

Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: The impact of human immunodeficiency
virus infection.
Vibert E, Duclos-Vallée JC, Ghigna MR,  et al
Hepatology
. 2011 Feb;53(2):475-82. .
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Liver transplantation for hepatitis C and alcoholic liver disease.
Carbone M, Neuberger J.
J Transplant
. 2010;2010:893893.
Paper

Outcome of liver transplantation for haemophilia.
Yokoyama S, Bartlett A, Dar FS,  et al
HPB
(Oxford)
. 2011 Jan;13(1):40-5
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Retransplantation for graft failure in chronic hepatitis C infection:
A good use of a scarce resource?

Rowe IA, Barber KM, Birch R, et al
World J Gastroenterol. 2010 Oct 28;16(40):5070-6.
Paper

Nucleometric Study of Anisonucleosis, Diabetes and Oxidative Damage in Liver Biopsies
of Orthotopic Liver Transplant Recipients with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
Guzman G, Chennuri R, Voros A,  et al
Pathol Oncol Res
. 2010 Sep 18
Abstract

Liver allografts from hepatitis C positive donors can offer good outcomes in hepatitis C
positive recipients: a US National Transplant Registry analysis.
Northup PG, Argo CK, Nguyen DT, et al
Transpl Int
. 2010 Apr 21
Abstract

Flexible and individualized treatment to achieve sustained viral response for recurrent hepatitis C
in liver transplant recipients.
Lee WC, Wu TJ, Chou HS, et al
J Viral Hepat
. 2010 Mar 23.
Abstract

Assessment of Allograft Fibrosis by Transient Elastography and Noninvasive Biomarker
Scoring Systems in Liver Transplant Patients.
Beckebaum S, Iacob S, Klein CG,  et al

Transplantation
. 2010 Mar 23.
Abstract

Anti-thymocytes Globulin for the Treatment of Acute Cellular Rejection Following
Liver Transplantation.
Schmitt TM, Phillips M, Sawyer RG,  et al
Dig Dis Sci. 2010 Mar 18.
Abstract

The Influence of Induction Therapy on Graft and Patient Survival in Patients
with and without Hepatitis C after Liver Transplantation.
Moonka DK, Kim D, Kapke A,  et al
Am J Transplant
. 2009 Dec 2.
Abstract


Liver transplant for viral hepatitis and fulminant hepatic failure.
Mukherjee S, Mahmoudi TM, Mukherjee U.
Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol
. 2009 Mar;55(1):83-100
Abstract
 
Influence of immunosuppression and effect of hepatitis C virus on new onset of diabetes mellitus
in liver transplant recipients.
Sánchez-Pérez B, Aranda Narváez JM, Santoyo Santoyo J, et al
Transplant Proc. 2008 Nov;40(9):2994-6
Abstract
 
Transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus through
liver transplantation.
Ahn J, Cohen SM.

Liver Transpl. 2008 Oct 29;14(11):1603-1608.
Abstract
 
Prevalent immunosuppressive strategies in liver transplantation for hepatitis C: results of a
multi-center international survey.
Gedaly R, Clifford TM, McHugh PP, et al
Transpl Int. 2008 May 21
Abstract
 
Controversies in liver transplantation for hepatitis C.
Mukherjee S, Sorrell MF.
Gastroenterology. 2
008 May;134(6):1777-88.
Abstract
 
Liver retransplantation of patients with hepatitis C infection is associated with acceptable
patient and graft survival.

Ghabril M, Dickson RC, Machicao VI, et al
L:iver Transpl. 2007 Nov 28;13(12):1717-172
7
Abstract
 
Management of hepatitis C virus in the transplant patient.
Berenguer M.
Clin Liver Dis. 2007 May;11(2):355-76.
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Liver transplant and hepatitis C in methadone maintenance therapy: a case report.
Hancock MM, Prosser CC, Ransibrahmanakul K, et al 

Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy.
2007 Feb 1;2(1):5

Paper
 
Outcomes in hepatitis C virus-infected recipients of living donor vs. deceased donor liver
transplantation.

Terrault NA, Shiffman ML, Lok AS, et al
Liver Transpl. 2006 Dec 27;13(1):122-129
Abstract 
 
Patterns of recurrent hepatitis C after liver transplantation in a recent cohort of patients.
Khettry U, Huang WY, Simpson MA, et al
Hum Pathol. 2006 Dec 21;
Abstract 
 
Scarce influence of corticosteroid boluses on long-term viral load and liver histology in
transplanted patients with recurrent hepatitis C.
Barcena R, Oton E, Barreales M, et al
Transplant Proc.
2006 Oct;38(8):2502-4.
Abstract 
 
Waiting for a liver transplant: psychosocial well-being, spirituality, and need for counselling.
Goetzmann L, Wagner-Huber R 
Transplant Proc.
2006 Nov;38(9):2931-6.
Abstract 
 
Recurrent hepatitis C post-transplantation: Where are we now and where do we go from here?
A report from the Canadian transplant hepatology workshop.

Watt KD, Burak K, Deschenes M, et al
Can J Gastroenterol. 2006 Nov;20(11):725-734.
Abstract 

The status of liver transplantation for hepatitis C.
Cameron AM, Busuttil RW.
Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2006 Oct;6(10):993-1002.

Abstract 

Monoclonal antibody HCV-AbXTL68 in patients undergoing liver transplantation for HCV:
results of a phase 2 randomized study.
Schiano TD, Charlton M, Younossi Z,et al
Liver Transpl. 2006 Sep;12(9):1381-9.
Abstract
 
Aspects of hepatitis C virus infection relating to liver transplantation.
Roche B, Samuel D.
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Apr;18(4):313-20.
Abstract
 
Management of hepatitis C in liver transplant recipients.
Kuo A, Terrault NA.
Am J Transplant. 2006 Mar;6(3):449-58.
Abstract
 
Clinical outcomes of living donor liver transplantation for hepatitis C virus (HCV)-
positive patients.

Takada Y, Haga H, Ito T, et al
Transplantation. 2006 Feb 15;81(3):350-4.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A practical approach to managing patients with HCV infection.
Huang RH, Hu KQ.
In
t J Med Sci. 2006;3(2):63-8
Paper
 
Management of hepatitis C-infected liver transplant recipients at large North American centres:
changes in recent years.

Khalili M, Vardanian AJ, Hamerski CM, et al
Clin Transplant. 2006 Jan-Feb;20(1):1-9.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Management of HCV infection and liver transplantation.
Schiano TD, Martin P.
Int J Med Sci. 2006;3(2):79-83.
Paper
 
Epidemiologic trends in infection, mortality, and transplants related to hepatitis C
in Wisconsin.

Gasiorowicz M, Hurie M, Russell A, et al
WMJ. 2006 Jan;105(1):34-9.
Abstract
 
Liver transplantation for hepatitis C virus related liver disease.
Gee I, Alexander G.
Postgrad Med J. 2005 Dec;81(962):765-71.
Abstract
 
Advances and limitations of liver transplantation in Germany
Beckebaum S, Cicinnati VR, Broelsch CE.
Verh Dtsch Ges Pathol. 2004;88:45-50.
Abstract
 

Transplant Criteria
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Use of extended criteria livers decreases wait time for liver transplantation without adversely
impacting posttransplant survival.
Tector AJ, Mangus RS, Chestovich P, et al
Ann Surg. 2006 Sep;244(3):439-50.
Abstract
 

Donor Studies
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Influence of donor/recipient HLA-matching on outcome and recurrence of hepatitis C after
liver transplantation.

Langrehr JM, Puhl G, Bahra M, Schmeding M, et al
Liver Transpl. 2006 Apr;12(4):644-51

Abstract
 
Living donor liver transplantation for hepatitis C-related cirrhosis: no difference in histological
recurrence when compared to deceased donor liver transplantation recipients.

Guo L, Orrego M, Rodriguez-Luna H,
Liver Transpl. 2006 Apr;12(4):560-5.
Abstract
 
Clinical outcomes of living donor liver transplantation for hepatitis C virus (HCV)-
positive patients.

Takada Y, Haga H, Ito T, et al
Transplantation. 2006 Feb 15;81(3):350-4.
Abstract
 
Impact of donor age and year of transplantation on graft and patient survival following liver
transplantation for hepatitis C virus.

Mutimer DJ, Gunson B, Chen J, et al
Transplantation. 2006 Jan 15;81(1):7-14.
Abstract
 
Accelerated hepatitis C virus kinetics but similar survival rates in recipients of liver grafts
from living versus deceased donors.
Schiano TD, Gutierrez JA, Walewski JL
Hepatology. 2005 Dec;42(6):1420-8.
Abstract
 

Waiting Lists
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW-FEATURED REPORT
Trends in Waitlist Registration for Liver Transplantation for Viral Hepatitis
in the US.
Kim WR, Terrault NA, Pedersen RA, et al 
Gastroenterology
. 2009 Jul 23
Abstract

Serologic profile in hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in a Brazilian liver transplant
waiting list.
Almeida RA, Silva GF, Llanos JC
Transplant Proc. 2006 Jul-Aug;38(6):1920-1
Abstract
 

HBV/HCV Transplants
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Outcome of Liver Transplantation for Recipients With Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Virus Coinfection:
Analysis of the UNOS Data.
Waki K, Sugawara Y, Tamura S,  et al
Transplantation
. 2011 Aug 9.
Abstract
 

Pediatric Transplants
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Long-Term outcome of hepatitis c infection acquired following pediatric liver transplantation.
Venturi C, Bueno J, Castells L,  et al

Liver Transpl
. 2011 Sep 19.

Abstract
 


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