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As many as necessary, depending on patient. On an elderly patient, or a patient with significant other co-morbidities (other health problems) which would not be 'cured' by a liver transplant, the surgery could be considered more risky (i.e higher risk of death). If the surgery was considered very high risk (e.g elderly patient with a significant heart problem), some hospitals may not consider doing the re-transplant operation. However, if the patient is still expected to have a good quality of life after (however many) re-transplants, re-transplanting will still be considered, and is usually performed. (Typically, the patient will give up having transplants before the hospital refuses to perform them.) The main problem with re-transplanting is build up of scar tissue around the site - this leads to high levels of blood loss during surgery, which makes each successive re-transplant higher risk than the previous. But it is not impossible to live a normal life after a few liver re-transplants :)
What else can I help you with?
How much cost of liver transplant in china?
cost of a liver transplant in china
What year did David Crosby have a liver transplant?
David Crosby had a liver transplant in 1994.
Is a liver transplant a treatment for Wilson disease?
Patients may be given a liver transplant in the event of liver failure as a complication of WD.
Does chronic cholestasis require a liver transplant?
A liver transplant may become necessary if complications occur
Is Possible of Liver Transplant in India at low cost?
kem hospital is very affordable for liver transplant
What is the ICD-9 code for liver transplant?
I believe the following apply: liver transplant 996.8 status post liver transplant V42.7 Liver transplant actually 996.82
Can you transplant liver?
You can indeed.
When was the first liver transplant performed?
The first human liver transplant was performed in 1963, and since then, thousands of liver transplants are done every year.
Why are so many alchoholics signed up for liver transplants?
Alcohol damages the liver ~ Therefore a transplant is needed if this hapens.
What are the chances of getting a liver once you are on the transplant list?
The chances of receiving a liver transplant while on the transplant list can vary significantly based on several factors, including the patient's medical condition, blood type, and the availability of suitable donor organs. Generally, patients with more urgent medical needs may receive transplants more quickly. Additionally, wait times can differ by region and transplant center. On average, many patients wait several months to years for a suitable liver donor.
What other problems require liver transplantation?
Included among the many causes of liver failure that bring patients to transplant surgery are:
Why It is not possible to transplant gallbladder without liver transplant?
The gallbladder is not essential - you can live without it quite easily (like your appendix). So it is never transplanted since it is not necessary. And when having a liver transplant, the gallbladder (both the original and the transplanted) are removed. Nobody with a liver transplant has a gall-bladder.
