| Title | Extended-donor criteria liver allografts |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2006 |
| Authors | Alkofer B, Samstein B, Guarrera JV, Kin C, Jan D, Bellemare S, Kinkhabwala M, Brown R., Emond JC, Renz JF |
| Journal | Semin Liver Dis |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 221 - 33 |
| Date Published | Aug |
| ISSN | 0272-8087 (Print) 0272-8087 (Linking) |
| Accession Number | 16850371 |
| Keywords | *Donor Selection, *Liver Transplantation, Hepatitis B / complications / transmission, Hepatitis C / complications / transmission, HTLV-I Infections / complications / transmission, Humans, Informed Consent, Severity of Illness Index, Tissue Donors / *supply & distribution, Waiting Lists |
| Abstract | Extended-donor criteria liver allografts do not meet traditional criteria for transplantation. Although these organs offer immediate expansion of the donor pool, transplantation of extended-donor criteria liver allografts increases potential short- and long-term risk to the recipient. This risk may manifest as impaired allograft function or donor-transmitted disease. Guidelines defining this category of donor, level of acceptable risk, principles of consent, and post-transplantation surveillance have not been defined. This article reviews the utilization, ethical considerations, and outcomes of extended-donor criteria liver allografts. |
| DOI | 10.1055/s-2006-947292 |
| Notify Library Reference ID | 56 |
