Liver transplantation: Fifty years of experience

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2014; 20(18): 5363-5374
Published online May 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5363

Table 3 Current absolute and relative contraindications in liver transplantation

Absolute contraindications

Active extrahepatic malignancy

Hepatic malignancy with macrovascular or diffuse tumour invasion

Uncontrolled infection, except infection of the hepatobiliary system

Active substance or alcohol abuse

Severe comorbid conditions

Noncompliance or insufficient motivation

Technical impediment

Brain death

Relative contraindications

Advanced age

HIV infection

Cholangiocarcinoma

Portal vein thrombosis

Psychosocial problems

HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus.

Citation: Song ATW, Avelino-Silva VI, Pecora RAA, Pugliese V, D’Albuquerque LAC, Abdala E. Liver transplantation: Fifty years of experience. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(18): 5363-5374
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i18/5363.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5363