He Needed a Liver Transplant. But Did the Risks Outweigh the
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A transplant program in Memphis took pride in replacing the livers of patients turned away by other hospitals. One patient’s liver transplant illustrates the promise and peril of operating on people with serious risk factors.
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He Needed a Liver Transplant. But Did the Risks Outweigh the Reward?