Mu JZ, Chen QY, Sun CY, Wu YH, Zhu L. Current status of research on enterogenic infection following liver transplantation.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2013;
21:1055-1061. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v21.i12.1055]
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Abstract
Since the introduction of the Milan criteria in 1996, liver transplantation has become a standard therapy for end-stage liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma. In recent years, liver transplantation has developed greatly. Survival rates after liver transplantation have markedly improved as a result of improved operative techniques, use of immunosuppressants, etc. But infection, especially enterogenic infection, is still the most disturbing complication in patients undergoing liver transplantation. This article gives an overview of infection after liver transplantation and focuses on the discussion of enterogenic infection in terms of its pathophysiology, risk factors, outcome, diagnosis and treatment.
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