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What Is The Prognosis For A Crohn's Patient Suffering From Sclerosing Cholangitis?
Question: What's the prognosis for a 27-yr-old Crohn's patient suffering from Sclerosing Cholangitis of the liver after having a liver transplant?
Brief Answer:
probably good
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
If there wont be short-term or long term complications related to liver transplantat then his prognosis is good and Crohns disease for itself shouldnt significantly reduce his lifetime. It may affect quality of life since he may need aggressive and long antiinflammatory therapy or additional surgical procedures to manage Crohns disease complications but all in all, regulated crohns disease and normal function of liver alograft will ensure good prognosis for such patients. WIsh you good health. Regards
probably good
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
If there wont be short-term or long term complications related to liver transplantat then his prognosis is good and Crohns disease for itself shouldnt significantly reduce his lifetime. It may affect quality of life since he may need aggressive and long antiinflammatory therapy or additional surgical procedures to manage Crohns disease complications but all in all, regulated crohns disease and normal function of liver alograft will ensure good prognosis for such patients. WIsh you good health. Regards
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