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Can you tell me about liver transplant?

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Usually in cirrhosis: When the patient has severe cirrhosis and liver function is being lost if a compatible liver is available the end results are not bad considering need for immune suppression. When hep b and c induce malignant growths in the liver, it is best to with microwave ablation of tumor. If liver transplant done there is a possibility of recurrence from immunosuppressiont.

Answered 5/3/2014

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Big subject: A liver transplant is a huge lifestyle change for the patient and his family. It is usually a welcome change because the prior liver disease is awful, but it still will require attention to many little details and medications and frequent visits to the doctor forever more...

Answered 5/22/2015

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