The Role of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Modulators After Liver Transplantation in Persons With Cystic Fibrosis

Despite advances in treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF), liver disease remains a major contributor to morbidity and mortality for persons with CF. Therefore, liver transplantation may be considered in end-stage CF-related liver disease. We present a young patient with CF who underwent solo liver tran...

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Veröffentlicht in:ACG case reports journal 2024-01, Vol.11 (1), p.e01261
Hauptverfasser: Maradiaga, Richard D, Ramsey, Mitchell L, Kirkby, Stephen E, Sobotka, Lindsay A
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Despite advances in treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF), liver disease remains a major contributor to morbidity and mortality for persons with CF. Therefore, liver transplantation may be considered in end-stage CF-related liver disease. We present a young patient with CF who underwent solo liver transplantation and has successfully restarted on elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor without significant pulmonary or hepatic complications after transplant.
ISSN:2326-3253
2326-3253
DOI:10.14309/crj.0000000000001261