Early Liver Transplantation for Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis: the Keys for Selection, Prognostication and Monitoring

Nov 11 2023
Auditorium - Hynes Convention Center
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST

Speakers

Brian Bourgault

AASLD

Josee Lynch

University Health Network

Robert S. Brown

Cornell University

Po-Hung (Victor) Chen

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Brian P. Lee

University of Southern California

Tiffany Wu

Mayo Clinic Rochester

Elizabeth Lee

UNH

Suthat Liangpunsakul

Indiana University School of Medicine

Description

This session will provide the tools needed for correct identification and prognostication of patients undergoing early liver transplantation for severe alcohol-associated liver disease. Additionally, attendees will gain an understanding of the keys of psychosocial evaluation and post-liver transplantation monitoring of alcohol use.

Objectives

  • Learn about prognostic models and biomarkers to predict survival and liver recompensation in patients with severe alcohol-associated liver disease undergoing early liver transplantation
  • Recognize the need for multidisciplinary treatment of patients with alcohol-associated liver disease, including hepatology and addiction teams
  • Learn about post-liver transplantation monitoring on alcohol use and interventions to reduce post-liver transplantation return to alcohol use