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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2014; 20(18): 5363-5374
Published online May 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5363
Published online May 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5363
Table 3 Current absolute and relative contraindications in liver transplantation
| Absolute contraindications |
| Active extrahepatic malignancy |
| Hepatic malignancy with macrovascular or diffuse tumour invasion |
| Uncontrolled infection, except infection of the hepatobiliary system |
| Active substance or alcohol abuse |
| Severe comorbid conditions |
| Noncompliance or insufficient motivation |
| Technical impediment |
| Brain death |
| Relative contraindications |
| Advanced age |
| HIV infection |
| Cholangiocarcinoma |
| Portal vein thrombosis |
| Psychosocial problems |
- Citation: Song ATW, Avelino-Silva VI, Pecora RAA, Pugliese V, D’Albuquerque LAC, Abdala E. Liver transplantation: Fifty years of experience. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(18): 5363-5374
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i18/5363.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5363