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Can an elderly person get a liver transplant?

Recent studies have highlighted improving outcomes and increasing numbers of older adults receiving liver transplants. Given these advancements, can an elderly person get a liver transplant? The answer is yes, though a comprehensive evaluation focused on physiological health, not just chronological age, is paramount.

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Can an 80 Year Old Get a Liver Transplant? A Look at Eligibility

While it is rare, some patients over 80 have successfully received liver transplants. There is no standard upper age limit; instead, transplant centers focus on overall health, comorbidities, and physiological resilience when determining eligibility.

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Can an 80 year old have a liver transplant? Unpacking the medical factors

According to data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), over 23% of all organ transplant recipients in 2023 were 65 or older. This shifting demographic underscores the fact that the answer to, 'Can an 80 year old have a liver transplant?', is not a simple no, but depends on a careful, individualized medical evaluation.

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Is 72 Too Old for a Liver Transplant? Age Is Not the Only Factor

According to a 2022 meta-analysis, the rate of liver transplantation is increasing among the elderly, with patients aged 65 and older representing a growing population of transplant recipients. The question, "Is 72 too old for a liver transplant?" is therefore becoming more common, but the answer is not a simple yes or no. Instead of a strict age cutoff, transplant candidacy is determined by a comprehensive evaluation of a patient's overall health and physiological fitness.

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At what age are you no longer eligible for a liver transplant?

While there is no official age cutoff for a liver transplant, most older adults are not automatically ruled out. Eligibility is determined by a comprehensive, individualized assessment of a person's overall health, not just their chronological age.

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At what age do they stop giving liver transplants?

While historical guidelines once set strict age limits, a 2019 review from the NIH affirmed that advanced age itself should not be an absolute contraindication for a liver transplant, provided the patient is carefully selected. So, at what age do they stop giving liver transplants?

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