The Liver Meeting 2019-Debate: Post Transplant Recurrence: We Can Prevent It!

Debate: Post Transplant Recurrence: We Can Prevent It!

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The debate discusses the impact of NAFL post-liver transplant, emphasizing the rise in young adult transplant cases due to NASH. While steatosis may not directly affect survival, fibrosis is a significant concern post-transplant. Studies show fibrosis progression in NASH patients warrants long-term follow-up. NAFL is linked to cardiovascular events and malignancy, even in non-obese individuals. Furthermore, NAFL affects quality of life, particularly with lobular inflammation. The debate underlines the need for continued research on NAFL's long-term effects on allograft survival and emphasizes its role as an independent risk factor for post-transplant complications.

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Presenter: Ibrahim A. Hanouneh

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NAFL post-liver transplant

NASH impact on young adult transplant cases

fibrosis progression in NASH patients

cardiovascular events and malignancy in NAFL patients

allograft survival in NAFL post-transplant