The role of hepatitis B immunoglobulin in hepatitis B related liver transplantation: Canadian Transplant Centre Position Paper
Introduction.Hepatitis B virus (HBV) related liver transplant (LT) recipients face a high risk of HBV reinfection in the absence of continuous post-operative HBV prophylaxis.Combination HBV prophylaxis with hepa-titis B immune globulin (HBIg) and nucleos(t)ide anti-viral Fan Control Board agents prevents HBV recurrence in 90 to 100% of patients who