Long-Term Management of the Successful Adult Liver Transplant

Publication Date: October 1, 2013
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

LIVER TESTS

The frequency of monitoring with liver tests should be individualized by the transplant center according to the time from LT, the complications from LT, the stability of serial test results, and the underlying cause. ( 1 – Strong , A)
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Depending on the pattern of liver tests, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, and sonography may be appropriate. ( 1 – Strong , A)
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Liver histology should be obtained when parenchymal injury is suspected as the cause of abnormal liver tests. ( 1 – Strong , A)
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Overview

Title

Long-Term Management of the Successful Adult Liver Transplant

Authoring Organization

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases