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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2014; 20(39): 14142-14155
Published online Oct 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i39.14142
Table 1 Three protocols for prevention of recurrent hepatitis B virus infection after liver transplantation
HBIG-indefinite (HBIG continued for life)HBIG 10000 IU iv during anhepatic phase;
then 5000 IU iv daily for 5 d; followed by 800 IU im monthly indefinitely
Plus
ETV or TFV indefinitely
HBIG-light (HBIG for first 6 mo only)HBIG 10000 IU iv during anhepatic phase;
then 5000 IU iv daily for 5 d; followed by 800 IU im monthly for 6 mo
Plus
ETV and/or TFV indefinitely
HBIG-free (No HBIG)ETV and/or TFV indefinitely