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Review
. 2006 Aug;26(3):221-33.
doi: 10.1055/s-2006-947292.

Extended-donor criteria liver allografts

Barbara Alkofer  1 , Benjamin Samstein, James V Guarrera, Cindy Kin, Dominique Jan, Sarah Bellemare, Milan Kinkhabwala, Robert Brown Jr, Jean C Emond, John F Renz
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Review

Extended-donor criteria liver allografts

Barbara Alkofer et al. Semin Liver Dis. 2006 Aug.

Abstract

Extended-donor criteria liver allografts do not meet traditional criteria for transplantation. Although these organs offer immediate expansion of the donor pool, transplantation of extended-donor criteria liver allografts increases potential short- and long-term risk to the recipient. This risk may manifest as impaired allograft function or donor-transmitted disease. Guidelines defining this category of donor, level of acceptable risk, principles of consent, and post-transplantation surveillance have not been defined. This article reviews the utilization, ethical considerations, and outcomes of extended-donor criteria liver allografts.

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