Is liver transplantation safe and effective in elderly (≥70 years) recipients? A case‐controlled analysis

ConclusionsElderly LT recipients accounted for <3% of all LTs performed during 2007–2011. Selected elderly recipients have perioperative outcomes and survival similar to those in younger adults.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 7, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gregory C. Wilson, R. Cutler Quillin, Koffi Wima, Jeffrey M. Sutton, Richard S. Hoehn, Dennis J. Hanseman, Ian M. Paquette, Flavio Paterno, E. Steve Woodle, Daniel E. Abbott, Shimul A. Shah Tags: Original Article Source Type: research