Cell death biomarkers as early predictors for hepatic dysfunction in patients after orthotopic liver transplantation.

Background: Valid prognostic factors for early identification of a complicated course after orthotopic liver transplantation from deceased donors are rare. The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of different cell death biomarkers and inflammatory markers in patients after orthotopic liver transplantation from deceased donors.

Methods: In total, 100 patients were evaluated for short-term complications within 10 days after orthotopic liver transplantation from deceased donors.