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… Overview What is an organ transplant? An organ transplant replaces a failing organ with …
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… You may be thinking about donating an organ to a family member or friend. Or you may want to donate an organ to help someone in need. Donating an … people who are critically ill need an organ transplant to live. But there are a lot more …
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… Overview People who've had an organ transplant need anti-rejection medicines. … immune system will try to destroy the new organ. These medicines weaken your immune …
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… Some people who are critically ill need an organ transplant to live. But there are a lot more … upon their death. If you decide to become an organ donor, you won't be denied life-saving …
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… Treatment Overview Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell … This is called an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Before the transplant, bone marrow stem cells are taken …
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… Surgery Overview Lung transplant is an option for a few people who … deceased donor. What To Expect After lung transplant surgery, you will be cared for in … in the hospital for 2 to 3 weeks after the transplant. You'll need to take antibiotics and …
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… Surgery Overview A heart transplant is a procedure in which a surgeon … survival.) Death. Related Information Organ Transplant References Citations Lund H, … survival.) Death. Related Information Organ Transplant References Citations Lund H, …
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… Surgery Overview A kidney transplant is surgery to give you a healthy … of the donor kidney. Related Information Organ Transplant References Citations Hart A, … of the donor kidney. Related Information Organ Transplant References Citations Hart A, …
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… If this happens, you may need a liver transplant. Treatment may not be an option for … of liver damage. People who have had an organ transplant or who drink too much alcohol … severe liver damage. People who have had an organ transplant or who drink too much alcohol …
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… in the digestive tract. The liver is a large organ in the right upper part of the abdomen. … make symptoms of encephalopathy worse. Liver transplant Receiving a liver from an organ donor (liver transplant) is the only …
