Endoscopic therapy for biliary tract disease before orthotopic liver transplantation |
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Authors: | Shrestha R Lasch H |
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Institution: | Division of Digestive Disease and Nutrition, and Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7080, USA. R_Shrestha@med.unc.edu |
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Abstract: | Biliary tract and gallbladder diseases in patients with end-stage liver disease awaiting orthotopic liver transplantation may increase the morbidity and mortality. This article discusses the endoscopic management of biliary tract and gallbladder diseases to avoid complications and maintain their candidacy for liver transplantation. |
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