Advances in liver transplantation for patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis

Abstract

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a common autoimmune liver disease, and the diversity of its treatment methods has been hotly discussed by scholars in various countries. As the best treatment, end-stage liver transplantation (LT), due to the related diseases, such as postoperative complications greatly limits its wide application in clinical practice. Early assessment and intervention can reduce the risk of concomitant disease and reduce the occurrence of postoperative complications. In this paper, the status of LT indications, timing and related disease management, postoperative complications and other aspects of PSC patients were reviewed. Key words: Primary sclerosing cholangitis; Liver transplantation; Concomitant diseases; Postoperative complications