liver transplant

liver transplant

Hepatic transplant Transplant surgery A procedure that replaces a cancer conquered, metabolically defeated, or substance subjugated liver with one no longer required by its owner, many of whom donate same after an MVA Diseases requiring transplant Cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, PBC, HBV, hepatitis D, α₁-antitrypsin deficiency, LDL-receptor deficiency, cancer; in high-risk candidates for orthotopic LT, auxiliary heterotopic LT, leaving the Pt's own liver in place, may be compatible with up to 12 yrs survival Early complications Hypothermia, hyperglycemia Late complications Infection–eg, CMV, gram-positive bacteremia, renal insufficiency, due to cyclosporine nephrotoxicity, HTN, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, fever; 1 yr survival, 83%; 2 yr survival 70%

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Patient discussion about liver transplant.

Q. I would like to know what it takes to get on a liver transplant list.. I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. I have been clean and sober now over 2 years... I have also been hospitalized more times than i don't like talking about but I have been admitted for high amounts of ammonia levels, low blood pressure, and dehydration

A. Your cirrhosis is an indication for a liver transplantation, and your doctor should be aware of when you are suitable for transplant and put you on the transplant list. Patients are categorized according to the Child's Criteria method based on their developing of ascites, low albumiin level, encephalopathy (high amonia levels that affect the brain), and blood clotting problems.