Liver transplantation in HIV infected patients : indications and results
| Journal | Volume 73 - 2010 |
| Issue | Fasc.3 - Symposium |
| Author(s) | Jean-Charles Duclos-Vallée |
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| Liver transplantation (LT) is now feasible in HIV infected patients. To date, criteria of liver transplantation are no different from the other indications of liver transplantation ; however an undetectable HIV viral load at the time of liver transplantation is desirable goal. History of opportunistic infections and CD4+ count < 100/mL do not constitute exclusion criteria. Long-term out- comes for HBV/HIV are excellent. Outcomes for HCV/HIV co- infected patients are more variable because of potentially severe recurrence on the liver graft. More effective antiviral therapy at an early stage post LT is required. (Acta gastroenterol. belg., 2010, 73, 380-382). |
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