Influencing factors for survival after liver transplantation: a prognostic analysis of 34 cases 

Objective To summarize the survival outcomes of 34 cases of liver transplantation,and analyze the influencing factors for the long- term survival outcomes after liver transplantation. Methods Thirty- four patients who underwent liver transplantation in our hospital from September 2002 to August 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. The survival rates were estimated by the Kaplan- Meier method,and the complications and causes of death were analyzed. Results The 1-,3-,and 5- year overall survival( OS) rates were 82. 8%,64. 4%,and 50. 9%,respectively. There were no significant differences in the 1-,3-,and 5- year OS rates between Child- Pugh class A and B / C patients( P = 0. 756; P = 0. 486; P = 0. 261). There were significant differences in the 1-,3-,and 5- year OS rates between patients undergoing deceased donor liver transplantation and live donor liver transplantation( P = 0. 01; P = 0. 006; P = 0. 006). Conclusion Elective liver transplantation can achieve a good clinical outcome. Recurrent liver cancer,biliary anastomotic strictures,and immunosuppressive side effects are the influencing factors for the long- term survival outcomes after liver transplantation in this study.