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How long will a liver transplant last?
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10 years: A transplanted liver usually has an average life expectancy of 10 years.
Answered 12/11/2014
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Varies: Liver transplant life expectancy depends on the type of liver disease someone has prior to transplant. Such as, for hepatitis C 5 years life expectancy is around 70%. For other type of liver diseases it is more. Best life expectancy is seen with someone with primary biiliary cirrhosis.
Answered 12/25/2019
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