PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Sonal Asthana
AU  - Norman Kneteman
TI  - Operating on a patient with hepatitis C
DP  - 2009 Aug 01
TA  - Canadian Journal of Surgery
PG  - 337--342
VI  - 52
IP  - 4
4099  - http://canjsurg.ca/content/52/4/337.short
4100  - http://canjsurg.ca/content/52/4/337.full
SO  - CAN J SURG2009 Aug 01; 52
AB  - The hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects more than 250 000 Canadians, many of whom are at increased risk of perioperative complications with surgery and all of whom represent an important risk for the entire surgical care team. The virus likely remains undiagnosed in one-third, while others have a limited understanding of the implications of the disease. All face an increased risk of liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma. We review hepatitis C infection, including the challenges presented in operating on a patient with HCV infection and the inherent risks for the care team.