Diseases

liver transplant

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Overview

A liver transplant is a surgery that removes a liver that no longer functions properly (liver failure) and replaces it with a healthy liver from a deceased donor or a portion of a healthy liver from a living donor.

Symptoms

  • used as anti-rejection medication

Causes

  • used as anti-rejection medication

Risk factors

  • used as anti-rejection medication

Diagnosis

  • used as anti-rejection medication

Medicines used

Frequently asked questions

What is liver transplant?

A liver transplant is a surgery that removes a liver that no longer functions properly (liver failure) and replaces it with a healthy liver from a deceased donor or a portion of a healthy liver from a living donor.

What are the symptoms of liver transplant?

used as anti-rejection medication

What causes liver transplant?

used as anti-rejection medication

Which medicines are used for liver transplant?

mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus

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