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• Research suggests liver transplant complications include infections, biliary issues, and rejection, with varying incidence rates.
• It seems likely that infections, especially CMV, are very common early post-transplant, while biliary complications affect 15-20% of patients.
• The evidence leans toward medication side effects, like high blood pressure and kidney issues, being significant long-term concerns.
• Future challenges may involve managing recurrent diseases like NASH, with ongoing advancements in organ preservation and antiviral therapies.
By Sabin Subedi• Research suggests liver transplant complications include infections, biliary issues, and rejection, with varying incidence rates.
• It seems likely that infections, especially CMV, are very common early post-transplant, while biliary complications affect 15-20% of patients.
• The evidence leans toward medication side effects, like high blood pressure and kidney issues, being significant long-term concerns.
• Future challenges may involve managing recurrent diseases like NASH, with ongoing advancements in organ preservation and antiviral therapies.