Partial livers from deceased donors saving the lives of infants
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 11:01
in Health & Medicine
New research reveals that transplantation of partial livers from deceased adult and teen donors has become less risky for infants and young children, helping to save these young lives. New findings indicate that risk of organ failure and mortality from partial or split liver transplant was comparable to whole organ transplant in this pediatric population.