Reasons for a Liver Transplant
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Chronic liver failure, also called end-stage liver disease, occurs when your liver is so damaged that it can no longer perform important tasks, such as removing toxins from your body. The causes of end-stage liver disease vary but may include:
- Alcoholic cirrhosis
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Biliary atresia
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- Sclerosing cholangitis
Am I a Candidate for Liver Transplant?
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Our liver transplant team will consider several factors during your evaluation. Our goals are to determine:
- The extent of your liver disease
- The health of your other body systems
- Your willingness to follow program guidelines, such as abstaining from alcohol and other drugs
- If a liver transplant is the best treatment for you