Longterm outcomes of post liver transplant biliary strictures after endoscopic management versus without strictures
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives : to evaluate long term outcomes of post liver transplant biliary strictures patients versus without biliary strictures Background: Liver transplantation (LT) is the widely endorsed method for treatment of several liver diseases Biliary complications are a significant source of morbidity after LT. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on an 83 hospitalized post-liver transplant patients. These patients followed up pre and post transplantation, complications identified. ERCP, balloon dilatation, stent insertion done for biliary strictures and outcomes identified. Results: Higher incidence of rejection (55% vs 25.5%, P Conclusion: Higher incidence of morbidity and mortality in biliary strictures patients.
Source: Menoufia Medical Journal
Institutions: Menoufia University, National Liver Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409360342
