Vitamin D deficiency, hyperparathyroidism and bone turnover in patients listed for liver transplantation (LTX): Preliminary results of a cross-sectional study
D Wagner, H Dobnig, D Kniepeiss, F Iberer, TR Pieber, BM Obermayer-Pietsch, M Trauner, A Fahrleitner-Pammer · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2009 · Heft 05
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Background: Although transplantation bone disease is a common complication following liver transplantation (LTX), screening and preventive measures during the pre-transplant period are not part of routine patient care. Aim of the current analysis was to evaluate bone metabolism of liver transplant candidates. Methods: Currently 30 patients (mean age 57±7) with end stage liver disease (mean MELD 13±4) are in evaluation for LTX and included into the present study. Blood sampling was performed in the morning following an overnight fast. Aside of routine parameters 25-hydroxyvitamin D [vitD], parathyroid hormone [iP…
