Orthotopic Liver Transplantation in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Positive Patients in Germany
E Anadol, C Berg, S Beckebaum, M Bickel, T Ganten, F Hitzenbichler, J Kittner, K Radecke, M Stoll, A Zoufaly, C Schwarze-Zander, S Manekeller, J Kalff, J Rockstroh, U Spengler · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2011 · Heft 01
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Introduction: The introduction of HAART has led to a dramatic reduction in HIV-associated morbidity and mortality. As a consequence liver-disease associated complications have become an increasing clinical challenge. The summary evaluates the outcome of orthotopic liver transplanted (OLT) HIV-patients in Germany. Methods: Retrospective chart analysis of 32 HIV-positive patients who were liver transplanted in 9 German transplant centers between 1997–2010. Results: Reasons for OLT were end-stage liver disease (ESLD) due to hepatitis C (n=19, with 5 additionally having hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), ESLD due to HC…
