Biochemical and histologic evaluation of recurrent hepatitis C following orthotopic liver transplantation.

摘要: It is well recognized that hepatitis recurs in virtually all patients who undergo orthotopic liver transplantation for cirrhosis secondary to chronic C (HCV). The present report describes the biochemical and histologic findings of recurrent 21 such patients. One patient was found have hepatocellular carcinoma at time OLT excluded from further analysis. All post-OLT laboratory values were reviewed. Liver biopsies performed on protocol 6, 12, 24, 36 months following OLT. Additional as necessary evaluate abnormalities serum chemistries. A total 104 obtained; consistent with HCV 68 (61%)