Liver transplantation has become the accepted treatment option for advanced liver failure in recent years. In addition to the increase in the number of centers performing transplant and the decrease in complication rates depending on the experience gained, the most common biliary complications did not improve at the desired level. For this reason, studies in this field are frequent today. The structural complexities of HLA antigens have been the subject of investigation in recent years. With the development of DNA and RNA amplification methods; It is increasingly difficult for physicians to keep up with the increasing burden of knowledge regarding the genetic aspects of these antigens. Concrete benefits of this gene complex, which has been investigated in various fields and preserves its mystery, have not been determined in liver transplant patients. However, there are publications showing its connection with the bile epithelium in liver transplantation and its relationship with the disappearing bile duct syndrome. In this study, our aim is to explain whether the bile duct complications, which appear like a continuous wall and can lead to frightening pictures, are related to HLA tissue compatibility.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-DR tissue matching results in both groups will be compared.
Health science University - Kayseri State Hospital
Kocasinan, Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)
Bliary complications
Biliary fistüla, biliary stenosis
Time frame: 2 years
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