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Orthotopic Liver Transplantation for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Year: 1988

Type: article

Abstract: The incidence or diagnostic rate of sclerosing cholangitis is increasing. Because of the lack of effective medical or surgical therapy for patients with end-stage liver disease and sclerosing cholangitis, results with orthotopic liver transplantation were examined. The results of 55 consecutive liver replacements for this disease were reviewed. The 1- and 2-year actuarial survival rates are 71% and 57%, respectively. Orthotopic liver transplantation for end-stage liver disease from sclerosing cholangitis has emerged as the most effective therapy.

Source: Annals of Surgery

DOI: 10.1097/00000658-198801000-00005