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Outcome of liver transplantation for drug-induced acute liver failure in the United States: Analysis of the united network for organ sharing database†‡
Article first published online: 26 JUN 2009
DOI: 10.1002/lt.21692
Copyright © 2009 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
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How to Cite
Mindikoglu, A. L., Magder, L. S. and Regev, A. (2009), Outcome of liver transplantation for drug-induced acute liver failure in the United States: Analysis of the united network for organ sharing database. Liver Transpl, 15: 719–729. doi: 10.1002/lt.21692
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 26 JUN 2009
- Article first published online: 26 JUN 2009
- Manuscript Accepted: 24 OCT 2008
- Manuscript Received: 25 AUG 2008
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- Health Resources and Services Administration. Grant Number: 234-2005-370011C
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