Study looked at kidney transplant outcomes, stratified by race and ethnicity, between 2003 to 2013. Researchers hoped to find modifiable factors that could result in better outcomes for African-American kidney transplant recipients.
For Liver Transplant Patients, Living-Donor Option Can Slash Wait Times and Offer Sense of Control
Half of all recent pediatric liver transplants at Cleveland Clinic use split-liver grafts or partial grafts from living donors. This case profile illustrates why the living-donor option appeals to many families.
Case Study: Living Donor Liver Transplant
While ethically challenging and technically demanding, living donor liver transplants can be performed safely and successfully. Learn how Cleveland Clinic utilizes 3-D imaging to minimize complications.