Author/Authors :
Saidi, Reza F Department of Surgery - Shariati Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Liver and Pancreaticobilliary Research Center - Digestive Disease Research Institute - Shariati Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Kazemaini, Mohammad Management Center for Transplantation - Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran , Malekzadeh, Reza Liver and Pancreaticobilliary Research Center - Digestive Disease Research Institute - Shariati Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Liver transplantation (LT) is a lifesaving procedure and the treatment of choice for patients suffering from end-stage liver disease (ESLD). There is increasing number of patients with ESLD in Iran. There is a need to expand and develop new centers to provide better access to LT for patients with ESLD in Iran. This review will address current and future challenges for LT in Iran.
