Liver Transplantation Services During the Time of COVID-19
Open Access
- 31 May 2021
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Xia & He Publishing in Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology
- Vol. 000 (000), 000
- https://doi.org/10.14218/jcth.2021.00095
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with high morbidity and mortality, prompting overwhelmed hospital systems to reallocate resources to those stricken with the disease. In response, many liver transplantation programs unexpectedly came to an abrupt halt, significantly affecting the lives of living donors and recipients around the world. As the risk-benefit scale of liver transplantation has changed in the era of COVID-19, it is prudent to understand the impact of COVID-19 on those with underlying liver disease and those in need of a liver transplant. In this review, we discuss recommendations put forth by hepatology and transplant societies, summarize results from emerging studies, and propose strategies to appropriately risk stratify patients prior to transplantation.Keywords
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