Liver transplantation in adults

Hepatology. 1982 Sep-Oct;2(5):637-40. doi: 10.1002/hep.1840020517.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Histocompatibility Testing
  • Hospital Units / economics
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / mortality
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Period
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative
  • Transplantation / economics*
  • Transplantation / mortality