Prognostic impact and risk factors of low body mass index in patients undergoing liver transplantation.
Jin-Chiao LeeWael M A DoushYu-Chao WangChih-Hsien ChengTsung-Han WuYi-Chan ChenRuey-Shyang SoongTing-Jung WuHong-Shiue ChouKun-Ming ChanWei-Chen LeeChen-Fang LeePublished in: Clinical transplantation (2017)
Pre-operative CD4/CD8 ratio <1.4 is an independent poor prognostic indicator for underweight patients undergoing liver transplantation. Early intervention in replenishing the nutrient deficit and cautious use of immunosuppressive regimens are essential to prepare this high-risk population for a more successful liver transplantation.