Liver Transplant Update

The program introduces an update in state-of-the-art liver transplantation from UCSF, a national leader among abdominal transplant programs. Topics discussed include the prognoses of various liver transplant recipients given the availability "ideal livers" and less than ideal livers. The program explains the significance of the MELD score and how if affects patients' time on the wait list. This program includes important guidelines for physicians to help their patients navigate the baffling maze of transplant wait lists. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [2/2008] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 13838]

Channel: Education
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: uctelevision

Length: 40:01
Rating: 4.80
Views: 2596

Tags: Francisco  health  liver  San  transplant  UC  

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