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Is 80 too old for a liver transplant? The Facts on Senior Eligibility

While many transplant centers have abandoned rigid age cutoffs, the decision for a liver transplant at 80 hinges on many factors beyond just chronological age. The focus is on a patient's overall health, comorbidities, and ability to withstand the procedure and recovery.

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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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