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Initiation of Liver Transplantation in Bangladesh: Report on the First Two Successful Cases

Liver transplantation (LT) is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD). Chronic liver disease due to many causes is prevalent in a significant percentage of the Bangladeshi population. Until recently, liver transplantation facilities were not available, and ESLD patie...

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Autores principales: Ali, Mohammad, Gupta, Subash, Zafar, S.M.A., Rashid, Mamunur, Husain, Muhd. Mustaque, Rabbi, Hashim, Ahmed, A.H.M. Tanvir, Akhtar, K.M., Alam, Hasina
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4438700/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25895203
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Sumario:Liver transplantation (LT) is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD). Chronic liver disease due to many causes is prevalent in a significant percentage of the Bangladeshi population. Until recently, liver transplantation facilities were not available, and ESLD patients were dying without treatment. Liver transplantation is a complex procedure that requires integrated and organized approach by a multidisciplinary team. The initiation of liver transplantation in Bangladesh has faced many difficulties. These difficulties have been encountered and overcome in phases. We have successfully performed the first two living-donor liver transplantations (LDLTs) in Bangladesh. The recipient of the first LDLT was a 42-year man with cryptogenic cirrhosis, and the second one was a male of 35 years, suffering from HBV cirrhosis. Both the recipients and donors are doing well and relishing the prospect of a normal life. These two successful liver transplantations are milestones in the development of liver transplantation services in Bangladesh.