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doner liver cell injection
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doner liver cell injection
by Dawn-M-Guldemond, Sep 06, 1998 12:00AM
Please tell me about doner liver cell injection, if their are any hospitals that perform this treatment, and how I can contact someone to possibly becoming a candidate for this treatment.
Thank You
Dawn
Thank You
Dawn
Doctor's Answer
by HFHSM.D.-D.M., Sep 06, 1998 12:00AM
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Dear Dawn:
You can tell me if I’m wrong, but I think what you are referring to is what we term “hepatocyte” transplant. This is a technique where a patient with a failing liver has isolated liver cells (hepatocytes) infused into blood vessels feeding the liver. The hope is that these individual liver cells will take hold and grow in the failing liver and help keep the patient alive long enough to get a liver transplant.
Several centers have used this technique as a bridge to transplant. It is not a long term treatment in it’s own right. I know there have been some reports involving small numbers of patients that suggest this technique can be effective in keeping patients alive long enough to get a transplant.
I know that the University of Colorado and the Medical College of Virginia have used these technique and you might want to contact the liver transplant units at these centers if you are interested in learning more.
I hope this information is helpful to you. Good luck with this problem. If you have any additional questions or concerns, you can post them through MEDHELP or contact us directly at Henry Ford. The direct number to our liver clinic is: (313) 556-8865.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
Dear Dawn:
You can tell me if I’m wrong, but I think what you are referring to is what we term “hepatocyte” transplant. This is a technique where a patient with a failing liver has isolated liver cells (hepatocytes) infused into blood vessels feeding the liver. The hope is that these individual liver cells will take hold and grow in the failing liver and help keep the patient alive long enough to get a liver transplant.
Several centers have used this technique as a bridge to transplant. It is not a long term treatment in it’s own right. I know there have been some reports involving small numbers of patients that suggest this technique can be effective in keeping patients alive long enough to get a transplant.
I know that the University of Colorado and the Medical College of Virginia have used these technique and you might want to contact the liver transplant units at these centers if you are interested in learning more.
I hope this information is helpful to you. Good luck with this problem. If you have any additional questions or concerns, you can post them through MEDHELP or contact us directly at Henry Ford. The direct number to our liver clinic is: (313) 556-8865.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
