Factors that Affect Organ Transplant Success | Ohio State Medical Center

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Channel: Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · 2017 · Education

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Many factors impact how well a transplanted organ lasts and functions. Ginny L. Bumgardner, MD, PhD, transplant surgeon at Ohio State, explains that having a living donor is definitely beneficial, but other factors also come into play, such as the quality of the organ at transplant, the recipient’s health and any medical events that happen after transplant.

Learn more about the Comprehensive Transplant Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/transplant 

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Bumgardner: 614-293-6724.

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