Organ transplant

Organ transplantation is a medical procedure in which an organ is removed from one body and placed in the body of a recipient, to replace a damaged or missing organ. The donor and recipient may be at the same location, or organs may be transported from a donor site to another location. Organs and/or tissues that are transplanted within the same person's body are called autografts. Transplants that are recently performed between two subjects of the same species are called allografts. Allografts can either be from a living or cadaveric source.

Types of organ transplant

There are several types of organ transplants, including:

• Heart transplant
• Kidney transplant
• Liver transplant
• Lung transplant
• Pancreas transplant

History

The concept of organ transplantation has a long history, dating back to ancient times. The first successful organ transplant was performed in the 20th century.

Procedure

The procedure for organ transplantation varies depending on the organ being transplanted and the specific circumstances of the patient. However, all organ transplants involve the removal of the organ from the donor, followed by the transplantation of the organ into the recipient.

Risks and complications

Organ transplantation carries several risks and potential complications, including the risk of organ rejection, infection, and complications related to the use of immunosuppressive medication.

Ethical and legal considerations

There are many ethical and legal considerations surrounding organ transplantation, including issues related to consent, allocation of organs, and the use of organs from living donors.

See also

• Transplant rejection
• Immunosuppressive drugs
• Organ donation
• Organ trafficking

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