A liver transplant, or hepatic transplantation, is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased liver with a healthy liver from a donor. This can be from a deceased donor or a living donor who donates a portion of their liver. Liver transplants are often performed to treat liver failure, which can result from various conditions, including: Chronic liver diseases: Such as cirrhosis, often caused by chronic hepatitis C, hepatitis B, or long-term alcohol abuse. Acute liver failure: Often caused by drug-induced liver injury or fulminant hepatitis. Liver cancer: When tumors are confined to the liver and are not resectable. Genetic liver diseases: Such as Wilson’s disease, hemochromatosis, or alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Biliary atresia: A common cause of liver failure in children, which is a condition where bile ducts are absent or blocked. Evaluation Process Before a liver transplant, patients undergo a thorough evaluation to determine if they are suitable candidates. This includes: Medical history and physical examination Blood tests Imaging studies (e.g., CT scans, MRI) Cardiac evaluation Psychological and social assessment #livertreatment #livertransplant
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