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Table 4 Results of scintigraphic parameters in patients who converted from CSA to TAC at 1-year control

From: Cyclosporin A, but not tacrolimus, negatively affects the hepatic extraction fraction of hepatobiliary scintigraphy in liver transplant recipients

 

Case 1

Case 2

Case 3

Time of converting after LTx

3.7 months

5.0 months

6.3 months

Reason for converting

Side effect (hair growth)

Side effect (peripheral neuropathy)

Side effect (altered mental status)

3-month HEF (%)

27

42

13

Bilirubin, 3-month follow-up (μmol/l)

13

29

41

1-year HEF (%)

90

100

26

Bilirubin, 1-year follow-up (μmol/l)

10

8

142