What are the other problems that can damage the liver transplant?
Return of the problem that made the transplant necessary in the first place is the most common problem for patients with liver transplants. Also, hepatitis C virus may damage a transplant if the patient was infected before the operation took place. Other problems include • Blockage of the blood vessels going into or out of the liver • Damage to the tubes that carry bile into the intestine —Back to Top— What if the transplant doesn’t work? Liver transplants usually work. About 80 to 90 percent of transplanted livers are still working after 1 year. If the new liver does not work or if your body rejects it, your doctor and the transplant team will decide whether another transplant is possible. —Back to Top— How do I take care of my liver after I leave the hospital? After you leave the transplant centre at the hospital, you will see your doctor often to be sure your new liver is working well. You will have regular blood tests to check that your new liver is not being damaged by rej
Return of the problem that made the transplant necessary in the first place is the most common problem for patients with liver transplants. Also, hepatitis C virus may damage a transplant if the patient was infected before the operation took place. Other problems include — blockage of the blood vessels going into or out of the liver — damage to the tubes that carry bile into the intestine ————————————————- http://www.etenet.com/Apps/Library/Corporate.asp?ID=573 Liver Transplant ***** This site offers information and advice from a hospital that covers what to expect if you are a candidate for a liver transplant. ————————————————- http://www.vard.org/tts/avail/00-070.htm Technology Transfer Program VA TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITY BRIEF Method for Identifying Preferred Liver-Transplant Donors BACKGROUND: As the demand for donor organs continues to grow faster than the supply, it is critical to optimize survival results following
Return of the problem that made the transplant necessary in the first place is the most common problem for patients with liver transplants. Also, hepatitis C virus may damage a transplant if the patient was infected before the operation took place. Other problems include blockage of the blood vessels going into or out of the liver damage to the tubes that carry bile into the intestine How do I take care of my liver after I leave the hospital? After you leave the transplant center at the hospital, you will see your doctor often to be sure your new liver is working well. You will have regular blood tests to check that your new liver is not being damaged by rejection, infections, or problems with blood vessels or bile ducts. You will need to avoid sick people and report any illnesses to your doctor. You will need to eat a healthy diet, exercise, and not drink alcohol, especially if alcohol was the cause of damage to your own liver. You should use medicines, including ones you can buy with
How do I take care of my liver after I leave the hospital? Can I go back to my daily activities? For More Information Glossary http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/childliver/patient/ General Information About Childhood Liver Cancer http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/vahep?page=tp03-01-01-90 Understanding the Liver http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/milktsum.htm Milk Thistle: Effects on Liver Disease and Cirrhosis and Clinical Adverse Effects http://nccam.nih.gov/health/alerts/kava/ Kava Linked to Liver Damage http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Resources/DatabaseResources/QuickFacts/Liver/ Deaths from cirrhosis of the liver National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Resources/GraphicsGallery/Liver/Disease.htm Graphics Gallery > Liver [images of the following] Alcoholic Liver Disease Fatty Liver Hepatitis Cirrhosis http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/yrdd/ Your Digestive System and How It Works http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/faq/liverdis.ht
