Expanding the Frontiers for Liver Transplantation in Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis
Nov
17
2024
Convention Center: Room 31 A
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Ticketed Event
Description
The faculty for this session explore the latest criteria and considerations for selecting candidates for liver transplantation in the context of severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. Speakers delve into the prognostic factors that influence outcomes and discuss the potential and challenges of living-donor liver transplantation as a treatment option.Journey Maps
Objectives
- Identify and describe how to apply the selection criteria for liver transplantation in persons with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis considering the ethical and medical implications.
- Discuss the prognostic indicators that are critical in predicting outcomes for liver transplantation in the setting severe alcohol-associated hepatitis, and how they aid in better patient selection and management strategies.
- Describe the role of living-donor liver transplantation in the context of severe alcohol-associated hepatitis, assessing its viability, benefits, and associated risks to optimize patient care and expand treatment options.