Evolution of Liver Transplantation Indications : Expanding Horizons

Liver transplantation (LT) has significantly transformed the prognosis of patients with end-stage liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The traditional epidemiology of liver diseases has undergone a remarkable shift in indications for LT, marked by a decline in viral hepatitis and an increase in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), along with expanded indications for HCC. Recent advancements in surgical techniques, organ preservation and post-transplant patients' management have opened new possibilities for LT. Conditions that were historically considered absolute contraindications have emerged as potential new indications, demonstrating promising results in terms of patient survival. While these expanding indications provide newfound hope, the ethical dilemma of organ scarcity persists. Addressing this requires careful consideration and international collaboration to ensure equitable access to LT. Multidisciplinary approaches and ongoing research efforts are crucial to navigate the evolving landscape of LT. This review aims to offer a current overview of the primary emerging indications for LT, focusing on acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), acute alcoholic hepatitis (AH), intrahepatic and perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (i- and p-CCA), colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM), and neuroendocrine tumor (NET) liver metastases.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:60

Enthalten in:

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) - 60(2024), 3 vom: 28. Feb.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Battistella, Sara [VerfasserIn]
Grasso, Marco [VerfasserIn]
Catanzaro, Elisa [VerfasserIn]
D'Arcangelo, Francesca [VerfasserIn]
Corrà, Giorgia [VerfasserIn]
Germani, Giacomo [VerfasserIn]
Senzolo, Marco [VerfasserIn]
Zanetto, Alberto [VerfasserIn]
Ferrarese, Alberto [VerfasserIn]
Gambato, Martina [VerfasserIn]
Burra, Patrizia [VerfasserIn]
Russo, Francesco Paolo [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Acute alcoholic hepatitis
Acute-on-chronic liver failure
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal liver metastasis
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Journal Article
Liver transplantation
NET metastases
Review

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Date Completed 29.03.2024

Date Revised 30.03.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/medicina60030412

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370306724