Increasing the Donor Pool
Due to the shortage of donor organs to meet the growing demand, transplantation from an expanded criteria donor (ECD) may also be an option for some transplant candidates. ECD livers are not considered ideal or standard, but can significantly shorten the waiting time to transplantation.
Expanded Donor Guidelines
Organ procurement organizations consider the following to be expanded criteria donors for potential transplant if the recipient has given informed consent to receive such organs:- Donors age 70 to 80
- Donors older than age 60 with a significant medical history
- Donors with a history of high-risk social behaviors
- Donors with a history of Hepatitis B or C exposure
Depending on a variety of factors, such as the disease that caused your liver to fail, your age, and your overall health condition, our transplant team may recommend ECD as a suitable option for you.