Re: Post Transplant-Bile Duct Complications-UPDATE

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With no involvement of the large bile ducts visible in the PTC, but

with increasing Alk Phos and bili along with signs of scarring on the

biopsy, indications seem to point to very early recurrent PSC. But

first other possible causes need to be ruled out. 's transplant

doctors may have all the information they need or may need more test

or to try other med to see how he responds before coming to a definite

diagnosis. It is always disappointing when setbacks occur, but you go

on with what need to be done.

Tim R

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> > My husband is one year post liver transplant. ... His ALK Phos

> > (300's), ALT and AST ... and Bili (1.5)has been steadily increasing.

> > He had a liver biopsy on Wednesday. ...no signs of rejection, but

> > shows signs of scarring. They think he has a bile duct issue. They

> > are going to to a PTC and watch his bile flow for awhile. Has anyone

> > experienced this? Does this mean his PSC could be returning? Thanks.

> >