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Transplant: Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

A Guide for Patients and Caregivers Definition Liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased liver and replaces it with a healthy donor liver. Purpose A liver transplant is needed when the liver’s function is reduced to the point that the life of the patient is threatened. Demographics Compared to whites, those with African-American,…

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