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Evaluation of Liver Explant Pathology in Early vs Standard Liver Transplant for Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Liver transplantation (LT) is an established therapeutic option for alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). Traditionally, centers require 6-month of abstinence for transplant eligibility. However, select U.S. centers are increasingly offering early liver transplant (ELT) for individuals with severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH) who present acutely and are unlikely to survive 6 months without transplant. Outcomes of ELT are excellent; however, it can be challenging to distinguish truly acute alcoholic hepatitis from acute decompensation of chronic disease.

Source: American Journal of Transplantation

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajt.2024.12.239

Authors: Pallavi Menon, Elizabeth King, Russell Wesson, Shane Ottmann, Andrew Cameron

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300