The Perioperative Value of Platelet Counts in Predicting Outcome After Liver Transplantation

The Perioperative Value of Platelet Counts in Predicting Outcome After Liver Transplantation

Recent experimental and clinical studies have shown that platelets play a critical role in liver ischemia and regeneration. Thrombocytopenia, a frequent and potentially serious condition in liver transplantation (LT) recipients, was shown to be associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality after partial hepatectomy.

The investigators aim at evaluating whether postoperative low platelet counts are indicators of short- and long-term outcomes after liver transplantation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age >18 years old
• End stage liver disease
• Cadaveric-donor liver transplantation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age <18 years old
• Pregnancy
• Living-related liver transplantation