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.
MeSH terms
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Brain / drug effects
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Brain / metabolism
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Brain / physiopathology
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Calcineurin / metabolism
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Calcineurin Inhibitors*
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Cyclosporine / adverse effects*
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Early Diagnosis
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Hepatic Encephalopathy / metabolism
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Hepatic Encephalopathy / physiopathology
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
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Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
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Neurotoxicity Syndromes / etiology*
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Neurotoxicity Syndromes / physiopathology*
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Postoperative Complications / chemically induced
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
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Tacrolimus / adverse effects*
Substances
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Calcineurin Inhibitors
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Cyclosporine
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Calcineurin
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Tacrolimus