Designation
Consultant Hepatology and Gastroenterology
Institution
Hospital Selayang
Qualification
MB BCh BAO (NUI), MRCP (UK)
Special field of interest
Transplant hepatology, general hepatology
Abstract
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Immunosuppression in Liver Transplant |
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Liver transplant has become a life-saving procedure for patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis and selected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver failure. Immunosuppressants play a pivotal role in preventing graft rejection. Along with the improvement in operative and perioperative techniques, this art of immunosuppression has contributed to the recent progress made in the outcomes of liver transplants. Combination of multiple agents with different mechanisms of action is used to reduce the dose and minimize the side effect. By understanding the intricate balance of immunosuppressive therapy, healthcare professionals can optimize outcomes in liver transplant recipients, promoting long-term graft survival and decreasing risk of infections, malignancies, and drug toxicity. |
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