Question 1

can rejection of an organ cause severe itching, my husband had his liver transplanted?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rejection itself does not cause itching. If the bilirubin is up during an episode of rejection it can irritate the skin and cause itching.

Question 2

post liver  transplant 5 years out. haveing soreness over spleen area and itching. lots of petichei over spleen area . no fever nausuea or diareha.

Accepted Answer

Petechiae: If so, could be from one of your meds or something else , you need to seek medical attention.

Question 3

how does  liver transplantation work?

Accepted Answer

Long answer!: And far too lengthy for this space.  Check out this website

http://digestive.Niddk.Nih.Gov/ddiseases/pubs/livertransplant_ez/#1

for all the details.

Question 4

what complications are there with liver transplantation?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Most patients thrive and do well after liver transplant. However, surgical complications, recurrence of the disease in the new liver (depends on reason for transplant), rejection of the liver- which generally can be treated easily by medications, anti rejection medication related side effects and infections etc. Although these complications occur majority of patients have a better quality of life.

Question 5

are there any age specification for liver transplantation?

Accepted Answer

Age limits: Each transplant center determines this based on medical criteria.

Question 6

how much is liver transplantation? will medicaid pay?

Accepted Answer

Medicaid covers: You can not put exact dollar value , runs in thousands of dollars ( as the process costs )    it varies location to location depending on their overhead expenses etc, even-though the donor gave it free and most of the time medicaid covers the expenses.

Question 7

what is the survival rate after liver transplantation?

Accepted Answer

70-80%: The graft and patient survival rates are 70-80% at 3 years. I would look at the outcomes for the center you're working with for the most current statistics.

Question 8

what is the life expectancy after a liver transplantation?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Average 5 year survival in this decade for liver transplant is 70%  but varies according to age, indication for transplant and genetic matching.

Question 9

what happens in a  living donor liver transplantation?

Accepted Answer

The donor gives part: And keeps the rest, enough to live on.  The liver that remains regenerates almost to 100% of original size and function.

Question 10

is there any age specified for liver transplantation?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no absolute age cutoff for liver transplantation.  However, the older a person is the more likely they are to have other diseases which could prevent transplant - such as heart disease or lung disease.

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Can rejection of an organ cause severe itching, my husband had his liver transplanted?

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How does liver transplantation work?

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