Abstract:Pre-operative CD4/CD8 ratio <1.4 is an independent poor prognostic indicator for underweight patients undergoing liver transplantation. Early intervention in replenishing the nutrient deficit and cautious use of immunosuppressive regimens are essential to prepare this high-risk population for a more successful liver transplantation.
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