Tag Jeffrey S. Crippin

Transplantation for Sclerosing Cholangitis

Sclerosing cholangitis is characterized by chronic biliary duct inflammation, subsequently resulting in fibrotic stricturing and duct obliteration. Biliary cirrhosis follows, with progression to complications of end-stage liver disease, liver failure, and the need for liver transplantation. Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)…