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Indications
Common indications for liver transplant include end-stage liver disease and cirrhosis caused by
Absolute and Relative Contraindications
The list of absolute and relative contraindications for liver transplant is continually evolving as our experience with certain pre-existing conditions and diseases grows.
At present, the only absolute contraindications for liver transplant appear to be:
Relative contraindications include:
Candidacy for Combined Liver/Kidney Transplant:
We perform combined liver and kidney transplants in selected patients. Liver transplant candidates with a CrCl of 40 for six weeks whose kidney failure is not expected to improve after transplant will be considered for a possible kidney transplant. These patients, along with all liver transplant candidates on dialysis, will be evaluated by the transplant nephrology service.
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