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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2016; 22(20): 4789-4793
Published online May 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i20.4789
Published online May 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i20.4789
When a liver transplant recipient goes back to alcohol abuse: Should we be more selective?
Monica Leon, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, Puebla 72410, Mexico
Joseph Varon, Foundation Surgical Hospital of Houston, Houston, TX 77054, United States
Salim Surani, Texas A and M University, Corpus Christi, TX 78405, United States
Salim Surani, Pulmonary Associates, Corpus Christi, TX 78336, United States
Author contributions: All authors have contributed in preparation and review of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflict of interest related to this publication.
Correspondence to: Salim Surani, MD, MPH, MSHM, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, Texas A and M University, 1177 West Wheeler, Avenue, Aransas Pass Texas, Corpus Christi, TX 78405, United States. srsurani@hotmail.com
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Received: February 9, 2016
Peer-review started: February 9, 2016
First decision: March 21, 2016
Revised: April 2, 2016
Accepted: May 4, 2016
Article in press: May 4, 2016
Published online: May 28, 2016
Processing time: 100 Days and 3.6 Hours
Peer-review started: February 9, 2016
First decision: March 21, 2016
Revised: April 2, 2016
Accepted: May 4, 2016
Article in press: May 4, 2016
Published online: May 28, 2016
Processing time: 100 Days and 3.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Alcoholic liver disease is one of the most common indications for liver transplantation (LT). The selection criteria of the majority of transplant programs require 6-mo of complete abstinence, with the aim to allow spontaneous liver recovery and to overcome addiction issues. The evaluation of LT candidates should be multidisciplinary with a strong emphasis in family and social support and a strong patient commitment of abstinence to prevent relapses.