Liver Transplantation

Liver Transplantation at Baylor:
Disease-Specific Results and Long-Term Outcomes

Robert M. Goldstein

Table 2. Contraindications to liver transplantation

ABSOLUTE

Extrahepatic malignancy

Cholangiocarcinoma

Active substance abuse

HIV positivity

Irreversible pulmonary hypertension

Uncorrectable coronary artery disease

Hepatoma with portal vein tumor thrombus

RELATIVE

Inadequate psychosocial support

Medical noncompliance

Denial of previous substance abuse

Multiple comorbid medical conditions

Active infectious process

Advanced age and hospital-bound

Chronic liver disease with acute fulminant decompensation

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