Acute kidney injury after liver transplantation is associated with viral hepatitis, prolonged warm ischemia, serum lactate and higher mortality
Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2015, Vol 14, Issue 6
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Authors and Affiliations
Geraldo Silva Junior, Elizabeth Daher, Adller Barreto, Eanes Pereira
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