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The document discusses liver transplantation, highlighting its complexities due to the liver's intricate metabolism and the challenges in artificial support. It outlines two main transplantation methods: orthotopic and auxiliary, with a focus on orthotopic transplantation. The text delves into immunologic considerations, emphasizing the liver's unique resistance to rejection compared to other organs. It also covers surgical techniques, organ procurement, preservation methods, and indications for transplantation in both children and adults. The document concludes with an overview of complications, survival rates, and advancements in immunosuppressive therapies that have improved patient outcomes.

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What happens when a liver transplant patient starts drinking again?

If your liver transplant was due to an alcohol-related disease, you must never drink alcohol again as you risk harming your transplanted liver. This also applies if alcohol was thought to have contributed to your liver disease, even if it was not the main cause.

What is the average life expectancy after a liver transplant?

Common reasons why a liver transplant may not be the right treatment for you include: You are too ill or frail to cope with the surgery and aftercare. You have recently had cancer, a serious infection, a heart attack or a stroke. You may struggle taking the immunosuppressant medicines after a liver transplant.

Who gets priority for liver transplant?

If your MELD or PELD score is very high, you will have very high priority for a transplant. MELD scores range from 6 (least sick) to 40 (most sick). PELD scores may range lower or higher than MELD scores. Your score may go up or down over time as your liver disease either worsens or improves.

What to expect 6 months after a liver transplant?

Once the first few months after your operation have passed, it is likely that your liver function will have stabilised. After the first 6 months, the risk of transplant rejection is lower and your immune suppressing medicines will reduce. This means you wont have to come into the clinic as often.

Do you get paid for liver transplant?

If the recipients insurance plan doesnt cover these costs, ask the recipient if he or she will be reimbursing your travel and lodging expenses. Its illegal to be paid to be a donor. However, you can request that the recipient reimburse your travel, lodging, child care and other transplant-related expenses.

What is the 6 month rule for liver transplant patients?

Purpose: Liver transplants due to alcohol related liver disease (ALD) have increased. Severe ALHep is associated with high mortality rate. Traditionally, being liver transplant candidate requires six months of abstinence from alcohol.

Does waiting for a liver transplant qualify for disability?

Many people wait years to receive an organ transplant. If you are on the waiting list for an organ transplant but have not had surgery yet, you can also qualify for disability benefits. For example, there are numerous ways to qualify for chronic liver disease.