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How are livers from deceased donors allocated to the children who need them?

April 26, 2017allocated children deceased donors livers

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How are livers from deceased donors allocated to the children who need them?

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A national waiting list is maintained by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). Basically, the sicker the child, the higher he or she is placed on the list. The exact policies are detailed on the UNOS Web site.

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A national waiting list is maintained by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). Basically, the sicker the child, the higher he or she is placed on the list. The exact policies are detailed on the OPTN Web site.