Journal of hepatology
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Journal of hepatology · Feb 2013
Liver transplantation for HBV-related cirrhosis in Europe: an ELTR study on evolution and outcomes.
HBV-related chronic liver disease is one of the most common indications for liver transplantation (LT) in Europe. The ELTR database was used to evaluate outcomes and evolution over 20 years (01/1988 and 12/2010). ⋯ Outcomes of LT for HBV have improved in recent years, with disease recurrence being no longer a significant cause of death/graft loss. HBV-DNA at the time of LT seems to influence survival only in HBV/HCC patients.