Nonischemic cardiomyopathy after orthotopic liver transplantation: a report of three cases and a review of the literature.

In 2002 there were more than 5,000 liver transplantations performed in the United States. As of February 2004 there were more than 17,000 registrations for liver transplantation. As more organs are transplanted and surgical techniques improve, unique causes of morbidity and mortality will become apparent.