Abstract
Advances in liver transplantation (LT), particularly in immunosuppression and intensive care treatment have had increased the number of long-term survivors following liver transplantation. In order of more long-term survivors, reports about neurological complication following liver transplantation are increasing. Neurological complications are not uncommon in liver transplant recipients, which contribute to a longer ICU- and in-hospital stay. Every effort should be focused on early detection to prevent the patient from this life-threatening event, which is often associated with poor life quality.
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Abbreviations
- CNS:
-
central nervous system
- LT:
-
liver transplantation
- CSA:
-
Cyclosporine A
- TAC:
-
Tacrolimus
- CNI:
-
Calineurininhibitor
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Saner, F.H., Nadalin, S., Radtke, A. et al. Liver transplantation and neurological side effects. Metab Brain Dis 24, 183–187 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11011-008-9119-0
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