Organ transplant is a
crucial decision for the patient (or the recipient) and the donor of the organ.
In cases of liver transplant, which is the only possible solution for organ
failure and damage, it is very important to check the compatibility of donor
and recipient. It is called the liver
transplant compatibility, in which a number of aspects of both the
persons are evaluated. These factors are – (for living donors)
Health Condition – The
physical condition of the donor should be sound and well. Additionally, the
liver should also be in a good condition so that it can support the recipient
after the transplant. Various tests are done to check the health of the donor
and the liver before the surgery. The donor should not have any critical
diseases, like Hepatitis, Jaundice, Heart diseases, diabetes, etc.
Blood Group – Most
importantly, both the giver and the receiver should have the same blood group.
To avoid further complications, matching the blood groups is an important
exercise.
Physique – The
donor should have a similar or healthier physique than the recipient. His/her
organs should be healthy enough to endure the transplant, and assist the body
system of the patient. Particularly, here the term ‘healthy’ does not imply
that the giver should be obese or fatty.
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