Liver Transplant
Liver Transplant
Liver transplant is a treatment option for some people with liver cancer and for people with liver failure whose condition can’t be controlled with other treatments.
Liver failure may happen quickly or over a long period of time. Liver failure that occurs quickly, in a matter of weeks, is called acute liver failure. Acute liver failure is an uncommon condition that is usually the result of complications from certain medications.
Chronic liver failure may be caused by a variety of conditions. The most common cause of chronic liver failure is scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). When cirrhosis occurs, scar tissue replaces typical liver tissue and the liver doesn’t function properly. Cirrhosis is the most frequent reason for a liver transplant.Although a liver transplant may treat acute liver failure, it is more often used to treat chronic liver failure.
