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During a liver transplant, a damaged or diseased liver is removed and then replaced with a healthy liver from a deceased donor.
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Conditions Treated with a Liver Transplant:
A liver transplant may be utilized to treat conditions such as liver cirrhosis, hemochromatosis, cystic fibrosis, Wilson’s disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, liver failure and a liver tumor.
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There are no non-surgical alternatives to a liver transplant. However, a living donor liver transplant may be utilized as a surgical alternative.
Anesthesia with a Liver Transplant:
A liver transplant is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from a Liver Transplant:
Possible risks following a liver transplant include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for the patient to experience blood clotting and bile duct complications. The transplant can also fail or be rejected by the patient.
Prognosis after a Liver Transplant:
The prognosis for a positive end result following a liver transplant is good. In fact, most patients survive for at least five years.
Recovery from a Liver Transplant:
The total recovery from a liver transplant can take six months to one year.
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