Transplantation

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TraNsPlantAtion

ClassIfiCaTioN of GraFt ReJecTioN.

Pro & cons in Transplantation

DOnOr MatcHing SysTeM

ConcLusIon.ConcLusIon.Organ transplant has its own advantages and disadvantagesThe rejection issues may cause disease, or even worst – death can occurAlthough it may be life-saving treatment,it can raise ethical concernsThe source and methods of obtaining the organ, as well as the notion of distributive justice are some of the major ethical issues to considerMake sure that the seller is fully informed of all the consequences of donation

Examples of Tissue Transplantation

• Cornea and cartilage transplantation

• Kidney transplantation

• Heart transplantation

• Liver transplantation

• Bone marrow transplantation

The success of a transplant operation are largely depends on matching donor and recipient to avoid immune rejection.