Semin Liver Dis 1998; 18(3): 255-261
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1007161
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

© 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Nontransplant Alternatives for the Treatment of Patients with Metabolic Disease

Hassan Hesham A-Kader1 , William F. Balistreri2
  • 1Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, State University of New York, Health Science Center at Syracuse, Syracuse, New York
  • 2Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

ABSTRACT

Orthotopic liver transplantation is an accepted therapy for patients with acute and chronic liver disease including patients with hepatic based metabolic disease. In this review non-transplant options for the treatment of patients with liver disease including those with metabolic disorders are discussed.

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