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Liver transplant
Overview Recovery Risks
Alternative Names:
Hepatic transplant; Transplant - liver
Risks:
Risks for any anesthesia are:
  • Reactions to medications
  • Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery are:
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
Liver transplants carry major risks. There is an increased risk of infection because of the immunosuppressive medications that must be taken to prevent transplant rejection. Call your doctor if there are signs of infection (redness, drainage, fever, swelling, tenderness, jaundice, diarrhea) or if the condition worsens.
Donor liver attachment
Donor liver attachment
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