Liver transplantation or hepatic transplantation is the replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy liver allograft. The most commonly used technique is orthotopic transplantation, in which the native liver is removed and...
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The Web Site of the American Liver Foundation. ... What is a liver transplant? ... About 17,000 Americans are currently on a waiting list for a liver transplant. ...
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Currently, more than 17,000 people in the United States are waiting for liver transplants. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), about 5,300 ...
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Information on liver transplant, the tests required, finding a match, complication, antirejection medications, and the follow-up necessary.
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Describes the signs of liver problems and reasons for liver transplantation. ... What are the other problems that can damage the liver transplant? ...
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Describes the transplant process, and provides a link to the most current ... Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Liver Transplantation ...
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Liver transplant — Overview covers definition, risks, results of liver transplant surgery. ... al. Critical care management of the liver transplant recipient. ...
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More about Liver Transplantation: Purpose Precautions Preparation Aftercare Risks Resources Liver Transplantation Definition Liver transplantation is
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Established in 1984, the University of Chicago Medical Center's liver transplant program is the oldest in the Midwest and the fourth oldest in the country.
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Liver transplant: Living donor liver and, split-liver transplant information at Mayo Clinic.
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The Liver Transplant Program at UCSF Medical Center is one of the nation's ... Not everyone who is evaluated for a liver transplant actually needs one. ...
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... liver transplant ... liver transplant is recommended for children who have serious ... receiving a transplant may get either a whole liver, or a segment ...
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During the Transplant: Liver(United Network for Organ Sharing) ... Liver Transplant(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) ...
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A liver transplant may be recommended for: ... Liver transplant surgery is not recommended for patients who have: ... Liver transplants carry major risks. ...
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Center for Childhood Liver Disease. Liver Transplant Program ... Why is a liver transplant recommended? ... liver disease in children for which transplants are ...
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Liver. Disease Management. Hepatobilliary Carcinoma and Pancreatic Surgery. Transplantation ... for kidney or liver transplantation may have a living ...
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Detailed information on liver transplantation, including donor lists, organ rejection, details of the procedure, and long-term outlook following a liver transplant
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Which tests are required before getting a liver transplant? ... If you become an active liver transplant candidate, your name will be placed on ...
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Who needs a Liver Transplant? ... Does Every Patient with Cirrhosis Need a Liver Transplant? ... How do Patients get Placed on a Waiting List for Liver Transplant? ...
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Qualifying for a Live Donor Liver Transplant. Testimonials. Photo Gallery ... Insurance coverage for liver transplant surgery differs, depending on your ...
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