Conversion to Everolimus From Calcineurin Inhibitor With Mycophenolic Acid: Impact on Long Term Renal Function in Liver Transplantation.

A Randomized Prospective Trial of Conversion to Everolimus Therapy From Calcineurin Inhibitor Based Maintenance Immunosuppression in Association With Mycophenolic Acid in Liver Transplantation: Examination of Impact on Long Term Renal Function.
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