Liver transplantation for Wilson's disease
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2015, Clinical Gastroenterology and HepatologyCitation Excerpt :Liver involvement in WD is more common among children and younger adults, whereas neurologic symptoms may be seen more often in older patients.73 Untreated patients may present with acute liver failure, which is associated with nearly 95% mortality unless liver transplantation is performed.74 WD is the primary indication for liver transplantation in 0.5% and 1.5% of adults and children, respectively.75
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