Alcohol- and substance-dependent subjects: the correlated factors in qualifying for liver transplantation.
Transplant Proc
; 39(6): 1861-3, 2007.
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| ID: mdl-17692634
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To identify the most significant variables in determining if candidates with past or current addictions can be considered for liver transplantation.METHODS:
Data relating to 58 cases from January 2001 to December 2003 were collected and analyzed.RESULTS:
The decisional algorithm identified by discriminant analysis is based on the following variables the duration of remission, treatment adherence, and the presence of a valid help relationship. Candidates undergoing initial remission (up to 12 months) must demonstrate both adherence and affective support; those with over 5 years of remission, however, are considered sufficiently reliable. A positive judgment is significantly correlated to overall survival and clinical improvement even without transplantation.CONCLUSIONS:
In toxicological evaluation, treatment adherence and the presence of a valid help relationship for patients in remission from addictions can improve the selection criteria for liver transplantation, making it more dependable.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Listas de Espera
/
Transplante de Fígado
/
Seleção de Pacientes
/
Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
/
Alcoolismo
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article