Efficient Ways To Treat Liver Hemangioma

Liver Transplant

A liver transplant is rarely needed for most patients with liver hemangiomas, but it may be recommended for patients who have multiple or large hemangiomas unsuitable for other treatments. A liver transplant is a major surgery, and it is sometimes performed using a portion of the liver from a living donor. Patients frequently have the procedure completed at a specialist transplant center, and the surgery can last up to twelve hours. Following the surgery, patients need to stay in the hospital up to ten days, including a possible stint in the intensive care unit. A full recovery from a liver transplant can take up to six months, and patients must take anti-rejection medication for the rest of their lives. During the recovery period, blood tests are initially needed at least once a week to monitor liver function. Possible complications from this operation include infection, rejection of the new liver by the body, mental confusion, and bile duct leaks. Anti-rejection medication may cause diarrhea, diabetes, bone thinning, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and headaches.