Interview with Mrs. Mona, Who Underwent a Liver Transplant from Her Nephew
Organ Transplant Center in Turkey
Mona Quttaineh | Patient Name |
60 Years | Age |
Diabetes | Chronic diseases |
Cirrhosis of the liver | Medical Diagnosis |
Liver transplantation | Performed Operation |
Medical Report on the Patient’s Condition
The patient contacted us and sent her medical reports. After remote evaluation, it was determined that she suffers from liver cirrhosis, making her a suitable candidate for liver transplantation. Upon the patient’s arrival in Turkey, her file was thoroughly reviewed again. Based on this, the Transplant Center’s medical committee made a decision regarding the surgery and prepared a detailed treatment plan. The patient’s condition was assessed meticulously. The procedure details were then clearly explained to the patient’s family.
Medical Diagnosis of the Patient’s Condition
All preparatory examinations were initiated for the patient and the donor, who was the patient’s nephew. These examinations included laboratory tests, imaging, compatibility tests, and others. The patient’s file was prepared with all necessary details, including her final diagnosis and the required procedures.
Due to the urgent need for quick medical intervention, we began providing necessary medical treatment before the surgery to stabilize her health. The liver transplantation was successfully performed, and now the patient enjoys excellent health and is living a normal life. The treatment and follow-up period lasted approximately a month and a half.
Key Information about Liver Transplantation in Turkey
- Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure where a diseased liver is replaced with a healthy liver from a donor. This operation is the ultimate treatment option for people suffering from chronic liver diseases.
- Hepatitis types B and C, cirrhosis, liver cancer, bile duct inflammation, and excessive alcohol consumption are among the primary causes of liver failure.
- Symptoms of liver failure include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), severe fatigue, and fluid accumulation in the abdomen and limbs (arms and legs).
- One of the essential conditions for organ transplantation (liver and kidney) in Turkey is that there must be a family relationship between the patient and the donor, with the degrees of kinship as follows:
- First degree: father, mother, children
- Second degree: sibling, grandfather, grandmother, grandchild
- Third degree: aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, cousins