RENAL DYSFUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH LIVER-TRANSPLANTATION

It has been known for some time that a variety of liver diseases affec t kidney function, but renal dysfunction associated with orthotopic li ver transplantation has received scant attention. Although the mechani sms mediating these abnormalities are incompletely defined, advances i n the understanding of renal pathophysiology after liver transplantati on have made it possible to develop new treatment strategies. Aggressi ve and early intervention to diagnose and treat renal complications as sociated with liver transplantation should be the goal for transplant centres.