Liver Transplantation in Adults

David H. Van Thiel, Robert R. Schade, Thomas E. Starzl, Shunzaburo Iwatsuki, Byers W. Shaw Jr ., Judith S. Gavaler, M Dugas

Hepatology · 1982 · 144 citations · 3 references

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Abstract

Human liver transplantation has been possible since 1967. We report our experience in 32 adult patients who received liver transplants at the University of Pittsburgh over a 16–month period. Survival data, method utilized for patient selection, costs, and morbidity of the procedure are discussed.

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