Prevention and treatment of hepatitis B re-infection after liver transplantation
- VernacularTitle:肝移植术后乙型肝炎病毒再感染的防治
- Author:
Jianping ZHU
;
Tonglin ZHANG
;
Jiong YUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver transplantation;
Hepatitis B;
Lamivudine;
Immunoglobulins
- From:
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation
1996;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of liver transplantation on hepatitis B associated diseases and the efficiency of prevention and treatment on the re-infection of hepatitis B.Methods The data of 17 patients undergoing liver transplantation were analyzed after treatment of lamivudine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg). Results Of the 17 cases of hepatitis B pretransplantation, 2 cases were positive for HBsAg. Liver function was normal in all patients.Conclusions Liver transplantation is an effective therapy for hepatitis B. Lamivudine and HBIg could effectively prevent and treat the re-infection of hepatitis B after liver transplantation.
