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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2015; 21(19): 5768-5777
Published online May 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i19.5768
Published online May 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i19.5768
Hepatitis C: New challenges in liver transplantation
Tajana Filipec Kanizaj, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Merkur, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Nino Kunac, University Hospital Merkur, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Author contributions: Filipec Kanizaj T designed the study and was the primary author of this paper; Kunac N completed the literature review and contributed to the writing, design and revision of the paper.
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Correspondence to: Tajana Filipec Kanizaj, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Merkur, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zajceva 19, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia. tajana_filipec@yahoo.com
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Received: November 28, 2014
Peer-review started: November 28, 2014
First decision: January 22, 2015
Revised: February 28, 2015
Accepted: April 17, 2015
Article in press: April 17, 2015
Published online: May 21, 2015
Peer-review started: November 28, 2014
First decision: January 22, 2015
Revised: February 28, 2015
Accepted: April 17, 2015
Article in press: April 17, 2015
Published online: May 21, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Extensive and revolutionary new data are currently emerging in the field of hepatitis C viral (HCV) treatment. Knowledge is changing faster than ever, although the treatment of HCV infection remains the most challenging problem in transplantation. In this article we report new insights into the actual knowledge of treatment opportunities in the pre- and post-transplant periods.