The role of gut barrier dysfunction in postoperative complications in liver transplantation: pathophysiological and therapeutic considerations.

Stelios F Assimakopoulos Sanjay Bhagani Ioanna Aggeletopoulou Efthymios P Tsounis Emmanuel A Tsochatzis

Published in: Infection (2024)

A pathophysiology-based approach to prophylactic or therapeutic interventions may lead to enhancement of gut barrier function eliminating its detrimental consequences and leading to better outcomes for LT patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
oxidative stress
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
adipose tissue
patient reported outcomes