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Liver transplantation

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The decision to perform a transplant is based on the estimation that the likelihood of a spontaneous recovery is less than the risks associated with transplantation.

The prospect of transplantation should be discussed early with a transplant centre.

A quarter of all children who require liver transplants die whilst waiting for organ to become available.


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