Few Facts About Liver Transplant
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Liver is the only organ in the body which can regenerate itself
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Upto 70% of liver can be removed safely from a donor
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Liver grows back to its full size in a few weeks
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Liver transplantation is the only cure for advanced stages of cirrhosis
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Liver can be donated by a brain dead person or by a close relative with matching blood group
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Liver transplantation, if done in time, has over 90% success rate
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After liver transplantation, life can be completely normal but close follow up is essential