@article {778,
	title = {Orthotopic liver transplantation from a donor with a history of schistosomiasis},
	journal = {Transplant Proc},
	volume = {35},
	year = {2003},
	note = {Kayler, L K Rudich, S M Merion, R M Case Reports United States Transplantation proceedings Transplant Proc. 2003 Dec;35(8):2974-6.},
	month = {Dec},
	pages = {2974 - 6},
	edition = {37986},
	abstract = {The shortage of liver donors and the increasing number of patients on the waiting list for liver transplantation have led to a widening of the definition of suitable liver donors. In this case report, we describe transplantation of a liver from a 20-year-old brain-dead donor with a past history of schistosomiasis. Careful evaluation for schistosomiasis-related hepatic complications using hepatic function tests, clinical assessment for manifestations of portal hypertension, as well as abdominal ultrasound, and liver biopsy were performed. At 7 months follow-up, the recipient is doing well with normal liver function. Liver transplantation from a donor with a history of schistosomiasis is acceptable in carefully screened cases.},
	keywords = {*Schistosomiasis, Accidental Falls, Adult, Brain Death, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / *surgery, Hepatitis B / complications, Hepatitis C / complications, Humans, Liver Neoplasms / *surgery, Male, Middle Aged, Time Factors, Tissue Donors / *statistics \& numerical data, Treatment Outcome},
	issn = {0041-1345 (Print) 0041-1345 (Linking)},
	doi = {S0041134503011758 [pii]},
	author = {Kayler,L. K. and Rudich,S. M. and Merion,R. M.}
}
