Liver transplantation from non-heart-beating donors: current status and future prospects.

Liver transplantation is the treatment of choice for many patients with acute and chronic liver failure, but its application is limited by a shortage of donor organs. Donor organ shortage is the principal cause of increasing waiting lists, and a number of patients die while awaiting transplantation....

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Main Authors: Reddy, S, Zilvetti, M, Brockmann, J, McLaren, A, Friend, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004