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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2020; 26(28): 4018-4035
Published online Jul 28, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i28.4018
Published online Jul 28, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i28.4018
Figure 1 Optimizing patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis for liver transplantation.
Patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis represent a unique and challenging population. Comorbid conditions which may complicate pre- and post-transplant care are presented along with considerations for optimization. BMI: Body mass index; LT: Liver transplantation; NASH: Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis; HCC: Hepatocellular carcinoma; ESLD: End-stage liver disease; CKD: Chronic kidney disease; SLKT: Simultaneous liver and kidney transplantation.
- Citation: Steggerda JA, Mahendraraj K, Todo T, Noureddin M. Clinical considerations in the management of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis pre- and post-transplant: A multi-system challenge. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26(28): 4018-4035
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v26/i28/4018.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v26.i28.4018