Liver
Liver transplant is a viable treatment option for end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure. It is a surgical process in which diseased liver is replaced with a healthy liver. The liver is the second most commonly transplanted organ after the kidney.
Signs & Symptoms of Liver Transplant
- Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- Swelling in the legs and ankles
- Itchy skin Dark urine color
- Pale stool color
- Chronic fatigue Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- A tendency to bruise easily
Treatment of Liver Transplant
Pre Transplant
Both the recipient and donor are thoroughly tested to ensure they are healthy enough for the surgery. They are brought to an optimal state to withstand the transplant.
Transplant
The surgeon makes an incision across the patient’s stomach to access the diseased liver and replace it with the healthy donor liver. It is then connected to the blood vessels and bile ducts in the body.
Post Transplant
Once the new liver is in place, the patient is taken to the intensive care unit to begin recovery. Anti-rejection injections may be given to ensure the body accepts the new organ and minimize the risk of failure.
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