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Editorial
. 2024 Jun 1;13(3):505-508.
doi: 10.21037/hbsn-24-144. Epub 2024 May 23.

Biliary tract viability assessment and sequential hypothermic-normothermic perfusion in liver transplantation

Heithem Jeddou  1   2 , Stylianos Tzedakis  3   4 , Karim Boudjema  1   2
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Editorial

Biliary tract viability assessment and sequential hypothermic-normothermic perfusion in liver transplantation

Heithem Jeddou et al. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Biliary tract; hypothermic perfusion; liver transplantation (LT); normothermic perfusion; viability assessment.

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Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://hbsn.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/hbsn-24-144/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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