Liver Transplant

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Liver Transplant

When damage from liver disease is so advanced that it cannot be reversed and the patient is in danger of liver failure, a liver transplant is necessary. Most liver transplants are performed because of liver failure caused by hepatitis C (HCV).

Unfortunately, the number of patients who need liver transplants is greater than the number of available organs. Any candidate for a liver transplant must undergo extensive testing to determine if a transplant is likely to succeed a...Read the full article