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General Reports
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Hepatitis C: liver transplantation.
Metts J, Carmichael L, Kokor W, Scharffenberg R.
FP Essent. 2014 Dec;427:25-31.
Abstract

The association of hepatitis C virus infection and post-liver transplant diabetes: data from 17 000 HCV-infected transplant recipients.
Younossi Z, Stepanova M, Saab S,  et al
Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Nov 21
Abstract

Shorter Waitlist Times and Improved Graft Survivals Are Observed in Patients Who Accept Hepatitis C Virus+ Renal Allografts.
Scalea JR, Barth RN, Munivenkatappa R,  et al 
Transplantation
. 2014 Oct 21

Abstract

Hepatitis C Virus-specific T-cell Response Correlates with Hepatitis Activity and Donor IL28B Genotype Early after Liver Transplantation.
Tsuzaki R, Takaki A, Yagi T, et al
Acta Med Okayama. 2014 Oct;68(5):291-302.
Abstract

Survival Benefit of Repeat Liver Transplantation in the United States: A Serial MELD Analysis by Hepatitis C Status and Donor Risk Index.
Biggins SW, Gralla J, Dodge JL, et al
Am J Transplant
. 2014 Sep 1
9.
.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Outcomes after liver transplantation for combined alcohol and hepatitis C virus infection.
Khan R, Singal AK, Anand BS. 
World J Gastroenterol
. 2014 Sep 14;20(34):11935-11938. Review.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Impact of immunosuppression minimization and withdrawal in long-term hepatitis C virus liver transplant recipients.
Manzia TM, Angelico R, Ciano P, et al 
World J Gastroenterol
. 2014 Sep 14;20(34):12217-25.
Paper

Hepatitis C Genotype Influences Post-Liver Transplant Outcomes.
Campos-Varela I, Lai JC, Verna EC, et al
Transplantation. 2014 Sep 10
Abstract

Intent-to-Treat Analysis of Liver Transplant for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the MELD Era: Impact of Hepatitis C and Advanced Status.
Hu Z, Li Z, Xiang J, et al
Dig Dis Sci. 2014 Jul 10..
Abstract

Frequency of regulatory T-cell and hepatitis C viral antigen-specific immune response in recurrent hepatitis C after liver transplantation.
Utsumi M, Takaki A, Umeda Y,  et al
Transpl Immunol. 2014 Jun 4. .

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Liver grafts for transplantation from donors with diabetes: an analysis of the scientific registry of transplant recipients database.
Zheng J, Xiang J, Zhou J,  et al
PLoS One
. 2014 May 21;9(5):e98104.
Paper

Long-term Complications After Liver Transplantation.
Kuramitsu K, Fukumoto T, Iwasaki T, et al
Transplant Proc. 2014 Apr;46(3):797-803.
Abstract

Fibrosing Cholestatic Hepatitis Developing within One Month after Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Chronic Hepatitis C-related Cirrhosis: A Case Report.
Murakami K, Kawagishi N, Ishida K, et al
Transplant Proc. 2014 Apr;46(3):995-8..
Abstract

Clinical efficacy of simultaneous splenectomy in liver transplant recipients with hepatitis C virus.
Morimoto H, Ishiyama K, Ishifuro M,  et al
Transplant Proc. 2014 Apr;46(3):770-3.
Abstract

Optimizing outcome of recurrent hepatitis C virus genotype 4 after living donor liver transplantation: moving forward by looking back.
Dabbous HM, Elmeteini MS, Sakr MA, et al
Transplant Proc. 2014 Apr;46(3):822-7
.
Abstract

Expression pattern analysis of hepatocellular carcinoma tumor markers in viral hepatitis B and C patients undergoing liver transplantation and resection.
Ha TY, Hwang S, Kim KH, et al
Transplant Proc. 2014 Apr;46(3):888-93. 
Abstract

Association of Genetic Variants With Rapid Fibrosis: Progression After Liver Transplantation for Hepatitis C.
Layden JE, Tayo BO, Cotler SJ, et al
Transplantation. 2014 Apr 23
Abstract

Clinical efficacy of simultaneous splenectomy in liver transplant recipients with hepatitis C virus.
Morimoto H, Ishiyama K, Ishifuro M,  et al
Transplant Proc. 2014 Apr;46(3):770-3..

Abstract

Hypertension and hepatitis C virus infection are strong risk factors for developing late renal dysfunction after living donor liver transplantation: significance of renal biopsy.
Fujinaga K, Usui M, Yamamoto N, et al
Transplant Proc. 2014 Apr;46(3):804-10.
Abstract

Hepatitis C disease severity in living versus deceased donor liver transplant recipients: An extended observation study.
Terrault NA, Stravitz RT, Lok AS,  et al
Hepatology
. 2014 Apr;59(4):1311-9.
Abstract

Liver transplant complications in hepatitis C infected recipients: recurrence versus rejection.
Gehrau RC, Mas VR, Suh JL, Maluf DG.
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014 Mar 18.
Abstract

Management of HCV transplant patients with triple therapy.
Coilly A, Roche B, Duclos-Vallée JC, Samuel D.
Liver
Int. 2014 Feb;34 Suppl 1:46-52.
Abstract

Post-transplant outcomes of patients with and without hepatitis C virus infection according to donor age and gender matching.
Grąt M, Kornasiewicz O, Lewandowski Z,  et al
Ann Transplant. 2013 Dec 23;18:705-1
5.
Abstract

Donor PNPLA3 rs738409 genotype affects fibrosis progression in liver transplantation for hepatitis C.
Dunn W, O’Neil M, Zhao J, Wu CH,  et al 
Hepatology
. 2013 Oct 1
Abstract

Dynamics of defective hepatitis C virus clones in reinfected liver grafts in liver transplant recipients; ultra-deep sequencing analysis.
Ohtsuru S, Ueda Y, Marusawa H, Inuzuka T et al
J Clin Microbio
l
. 2013 Aug 28.
Abstract

Perioperative blood transfusion affects hepatitis C virus (HCV)-specific immune responses and outcome following liver transplantation in HCV-infected patients.
Subramanian V, Bharat A, Vachharajani N,  et al.
HPB
(Oxford)
. 2013 Jul 22..
Abstract

Excellent liver retransplantation outcomes in hepatitis C-infected recipients.
Kressel A, Therapondos G, Bohorquez H,  et al
Clin Transplant. 2013 Jul 16
Abstract

Viral status at the time of liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: a modern predictor of longterm survival.
Groeschl RT, Hong JC, Christians KK,  et al
HPB (Oxford). 2013 Jun 19.
Abstract

Outcome After Liver Transplantation for Cirrhosis Due to Alcohol and Hepatitis C: Comparison to Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Hepatitis C Cirrhosis.
Singal AK, Hmoud BS, Guturu P, Kuo YF.
J Clin Gastroenterol. 2013 Jun 6.
Abstract

Imaging of hepatitis C virus infection in liver grafts after liver transplantation.
Mensa L, Pérez-Del-Pulgar S, et al
J Hepatol
. 2013 Mar 30
Abstract

Long-term follow-up of endoscopic therapy in stenosis of the bilio-biliary anastomosis associated with
orthotopic liver transplantation.
Albert JG, Filmann N, Elsner J, et al
Liver Transpl. 2013 Mar 22. .
Abstract

Influence of hepatitis C virus infection and high virus serum load on biliary complications in liver transplantation.
Horster S, Bäuerlein FJ, Mandel P, et al 
Transpl Infect Dis
. 2013 Mar 1
Abstract

Antiviral therapy of symptomatic HCVmixed 
cryoglobulinemia after liver transplant: Case 
report and literature review.
Francesca Donato M, Banfi G,  et al
Int J Artif Organs. 2013 Feb 28:0..
Abstract

Comparison of results of combined liver-kidney transplantation vs. isolated liver transplantation.
Aguilera V, Ferrer I, Berenguer M,  et al 
Ann Hepatol
. 2013 Mar;12(2):274-81
Abstract

Non-invasive assessment of liver graft fibrosis by transient elastography after liver transplantation.
Barrault C, Roudot-Thoraval F,  et al
Clin Res Hepatol
Gastroenterol
. 2013 Jan 10
Abstract

The meaning of tissue and serum HCV RNA quantitation in hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplantation: A retrospective study.
Vasuri F, Morelli MC, Gruppioni E, et al
Dig Liver Dis. 2013 Jan 11

Abstract

Hepatic Preservation Injury: Severity of Hepatitis C Recurrence and Survival After Liver Transplantation.
Michaels AJ, Dhanasekaran R, Foley DP, et al
Dig Dis Sci
. 2013 Jan 10.
Abstract

|A WEEK-IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Liver transplantation for HCV cirrhosis; cautious optimism after 10 years of experience.
Pacholczyk M, Lągiewska B, Lisik W,  et al
Ann Transplant. 2012 Dec 31;17(4):5-10..
Abstract

The Tor Vergata weaning of immunosuppression protocols in stable hepatitis C virus liver transplant patients: the 10-year follow-up.
Manzia TM, Angelico R, Baiocchi L,  et al 
Transpl Int
. 2012 Dec 20.
Abstract

Treatment of genotype-1 hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplant improves survival in both sustained responders and relapsers.
Ponziani FR, Milani A, Gasbarrini A,  et al
Transpl Int
. 2012 Dec 11..
Abstract

Understanding the switchbacks: The impact of direct antivirals on the minimization of hepatitis C virus recurrence after transplantation.
Mutimer D.
Liver Transpl. 2012 Nov;18 Suppl 2:S47-51
Abstract

The Hepatitis Aggressiveness Score (HAS): A Novel Classification System for Post-Liver Transplantation
Recurrent Hepatitis C.
Moreira RK, Salomao M, Verna EC,  et al
Am J Surg Pathol. 2012 Oct 10.
Abstract

Donor Diabetes Mellitus Is an Independent Risk Factor for Graft Loss in HCV Positive but Not HCV Negative
Liver Transplant Recipients.
Wu Y, Ahmed A, Kamal A.
Dig Dis Sci. 2012 Aug 26..
Abstract

The Course of Posttransplant Hepatitis C Infection: Comparative Impact of Donor and Recipient Source of the Favorable
IL28B Genotype and Other Variables.
Duarte-Rojo A, Veldt BJ, Goldstein DD, et sl
Transplantation. 2012 Jun 29.
Abstract

Racial Differences in Fibrosis Progression After HCV-Related Liver Transplantation.
Layden JE, Cotler S, Brown KA, et al
Transplantation
. 2012 Jun 28..

Abstract

Unexpected Maintenance of Hepatitis C Viral Diversity Following Liver Transplantation.
Gray RR, Strickland SL, Veras NM, et al
J Virol. 2012 May 23. .
Abstract

No increased mortality from donor or recipient hepatitis B- and/or hepatitis C-positive serostatus after
related-donor allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation.
Tomblyn M, Chen M, Kukreja M, et al
Transpl Infect Dis
. 2012 May 1.
.
Abstract

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
 

Diagnostics
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Quantification of C4d deposition and hepatitis C virus RNA in tissue in cases of graft rejection and hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplantation.
Song AT, Mello ES, Alves VA, et al
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
. 2015 Feb 13;0:0.

Abstract

Hepatitis C virus core antigen testing in liver and kidney transplant recipients.
Heidrich B, Pischke S, Helfritz FA, et al 
J Viral Hepa
t. 2013 Nov 19.
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
 
 
Post-Transplant Course of Hepatitis C After Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Association with Polymorphisms near IFNL3.
Monaghan KG, Gonzalez HC, Levin AM, et al 
J Interferon Cytokine Res
. 2014 Oct 24.
Abstract

Use of Octogenarian Donors for Liver Transplantation: A Survival Analysis.
Ghinolfi D, Marti J, De Simone P, et al
Am J Transplant. 2014 Sep;14(9):2062-2071.
Abstract

rs8099917 and Viral Genotyping as Indications for Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Hepatitis C: A Case Report.
Yoshida Y, Ikegami T, Yoshizumi T,  et al
Transplant Proc. 2014 Aug 20.
Abstract

Donor risk index for African American liver transplant recipients with hepatitis C virus.
Shores NJ, Dodge JL, Feng S, Terrault NA.
Hepatology
. 2013 May 20.
Abstract

Differential Effects of Donor and Recipient IL28B and DDX58 SNPs on Severity of HCV after Liver Transplantation.
Biggins SW, Trotter J, Gralla J, et al
J Hepatol. 2013 Jan 15.
Abstract

CC genotype donors for the Interleukin-28B single nucleotide polymorphism are Associated with Better Outcomes in Hepatitis C after Liver Transplant.
Firpi RJ, Dong H, Clark VC,  et al
Liver Int. 2012 Oct 29. .
Abstract

Living donor liver transplantation for hepatitis C.
Takada Y, Uemoto S.
Surg Today. 2012 Oct 6.
Abstract

Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Lee SG, Moon DB.
Recent Results Cancer Res. 2013;190:165-179..
Abstract

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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