Liver transplantation in Latin America: current status

Transplantation Proceedings
J Hepp, F A Innocenti

Abstract

The current status of liver transplantation in Latin America is reviewed. For an estimated population of 470 million people, approximately 1100 liver transplantations were performed in 2002, namely, 2.3 liver transplantations per million people per year (pmp). The top transplantation rates were in Argentina 4.5, Brazil 3.9, and Chile 3.6 pmp. In 2001, liver transplantations were not performed in 2 of 10 South American countries nor were liver transplantations performed in 5 of 6 Central American countries. In the Latin American countries performing this procedure, living donor liver transplantation has been performed to palliate the organ shortage for pediatric patients in most of these countries. However, only 3 countries have used the procedure for adult liver transplantation. The lack of adequate financial coverage, education, and organization are the main limiting factors to the development of liver transplantation in Latin America.

References

Jan 1, 1984·Hepatology : Official Journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Feb 1, 1997·Transplantation Proceedings·E A Santiago-DelpínO Chameh
Sep 24, 1998·Transplantation Proceedings·O ImventarzaH Aziz
Sep 24, 1998·Transplantation Proceedings·S MiesS Raia

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jun 1, 2005·Journal of Hepatology·Zakiyah KadryPierre-Alain Clavien
Feb 4, 2016·Pediatric Transplantation·Flavia FeierJoao Seda-Neto
Sep 21, 2011·HPB : the Official Journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association·Michael D KlugerDaniel Cherqui
Sep 9, 2018·Liver Transplantation : Official Publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society·Carlos Benítez, Rodrigo Wolff
Aug 6, 2014·Transplantation·Paolo R SalvalaggioMario Vilatoba

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Liver Transplantation : Official Publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society
Zakiyah KadryP A Clavien
Transplantation
M R SterneckX Rogiers
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved