Liver Transplant Center - Yorba Linda, CAYorba Linda Surgeon Doctors for Liver TransplantType of Physician: Surgeon What is a Surgeon? A certification by the Board of Surgery; practitioners manage a wide range of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon provides the diagnosis and the care to patients before, during and after surgery. The surgeon is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of trauma victims and the critically ill. The surgeon has special knowledge and skills in birth defects, tumors, infections and metabolic problems relating to the head and neck, breast, abdomen, extremities including the hand, and the gastrointestinal, vascular and endocrine systems. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the most relevant features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist. Specialty: Surgery Common Name: Surgeon Doctors in Yorba Linda * Kenneth Schemmer MD  Richard H Stewardson MD  Kaiser Permanente  West Coast Bariatrics  Theodore Coutsoftides MD  Michele M Carpenter MD  Anita K Gregory MD  Anita K Gregory MD  Lawrence D Wagman MD  Anaheim Surgical Associates  Kim J Charney MD  Erkan Ereren MD  Felix R Gaw MD  Sami B Hamamiji MD  Jeffrey M Johnsrud MD  Anaheim Surgical Associates  Rajesh Khanijou MD  Anaheim Surgical Associates  Anaheim Surgical Associates  Anaheim Surgical Associates  UCI Breast Health Center  UCI Breast Health Center  Michael E Lekawa MD  Pramod K Batra MD  Theodore J Jekums MD  David Nejat-Bina MD  Sherry Burchell MD  Martin Eisner MD  Spinal Cerebral Medical Group  Sherry Burchell MD  Humberto Sauri MD  Ronald Neuman MD  Cheng-Hsiung Chen MD  Andrew H Ahn MD  William F Davis MD  Ali Fouladi MD  Advanced Surgical Care  SKYLEX ADVANCED SURGICAL  Rajendra T Rana MD  Sidney F Kahn MD  Bernardo Rosario MD  Todd Schafer DPM  Timothy Ching MD  Care First Surgical Center  Huey C Lin MD  Kwei-Min Peter Pan MD  Bolsa Medical Group  Honzen Ou MD  Healthcare System 2000  Garg & Reddy MDs  Cardiac Surgery Group  Chin Goo Kim MD  Randy Karu MD  Mancy Medical Center  Autar K Wali MD  Magan Medical Clinic  Harvey L Green MD  William P Cannata MD  Nghiem Dang MD  Herman L Smith MD  Tennison S Dong MD  Baron Medical Services  Joel A Berman MD  Edgar J Fernandez MD  Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery  Melvyn Novegrod MD  Stephen R Rakower MD  Julio C Vega MD  Mark F Anapoell MD  Craig B Carter MD  Choctaw Medical Group Inc  Carlos A Cervera MD  Sunset Medical Clinic  Khan J Hameed MD  Alexander A Maglunog MD  James K Yeo MD  West Covina Medical Clinic  Melvin A Shiffman MD  J Michael Walcott MD  Helene Saad MD  Chaparell Medical Group  Alvin Shon MD & Kennith Thompson MD  Alvin Shon MD & Kennith Thompson MD  Rit Liu MD  Patients Choice Medical Group  Vascular & General Surgery Assoc  Sean Cao MD  Jane Kakkis MD Breast Care Specialists  Vascular & General Surgery Assoc  Vascular & General Surgery Assoc  Jane Kakkis MD Breast Care Specialists  Vascular & General Surgery Assoc  Edinger Medical Group  Chaparral Medical Group  Peter C Leport MD Surgical Associates  Peter C Leport MD Surgical Associates  Peter C Leport MD Surgical Associates  Peter C Leport MD Surgical Associates  California Foot & Ankle Associates  Irvine Orthopaedic Associates Yorba Linda, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Liver TransplantRead the Liver Transplant article » When Is a Liver Transplant Needed?Liver transplantation is considered when the liver no longer functions adequately (liver failure). Liver failure can occur suddenly (acute liver failure) as a result of infection or complications from certain medications or it can be the end result of a long-term problem. The following conditions may result in liver failure:
How Are Candidates for Liver Transplant Determined?Evaluations by specialists from a variety of fields are needed to determine if a liver transplant is appropriate. The evaluation includes a review of your medical history and a variety of tests. Many healthcare facilities offer an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate and to select candidates for liver transplantation. This interdisciplinary healthcare team may include the following professionals:
Recommended Reading Related to Liver TransplantWhat are the basic functions of the liver?The liver, located in the right upper portion of the abdominal cavity just beneath the right side of the rib cage, has many vital functions. Briefly, some of these functions are:
What are common liver blood tests?Liver blood tests are some of the most commonly performed blood tests. These tests can assess liver functions or liver injury. An initial step in detecting liver damage is a simple blood test to determine the presence of certain liver enzymes (proteins) in the blood. Under normal circumstances, these enzymes reside within the cells of the liv... Other Related Liver Transplant ArticlesEmergency Contact for Yorba Linda
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Liver
- The liver is the largest solid organ in the body, and is actually an gland. The liver has a wide variety of critical functions such as manufacturing proteins and metabolizing fats and carbohydrates. The liver also eliminates harmful biochemical waste products from the body (alcohol, drugs, toxins). The liver secretes bile that aids in digestion. Examples of diseases of the liver include cirrhosis, hepatitis, cancer, and fatty liver. Symptoms of liver disease include bleeding, easy bruising, edema, fatigue, and jaundice.
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Cirrhosis (Liver)
- Cirrhosis of the liver refers to a disease in which normal liver cells are replaced by scar tissue caused by alcohol and viral hepatitis B and C. This disease leads to abnormalities in the liver's ability to handle toxins and blood flow, causing internal bleeding, kidney failure, mental confusion, coma, body fluid accumulation, and frequent infections. Symptoms include yellowing of the skin, itching, and fatigue.
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Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver due to the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is usually spread by blood transfusion, hemodialysis, and needle sticks, especially with intravenous drug abuse. Chronic hepatitis C may be treated with interferon, usually in combination with anti-virals.
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Fatty Liver
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to a wide spectrum of liver disease ranging from simple fatty liver (steatosis), to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), to cirrhosis (irreversible, advanced scarring of the liver). All of the stages of NAFLD have in common the accumulation of fat (fatty infiltration) in the liver cells (hepatocytes).
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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis is a chronic disease characterized by progressive inflammation and destruction of small bile ducts within the liver. The bile ducts transport bile from the liver to the intestine for the absorption of fat and elimination of waste products. The causes of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis may involve autoimmunity, infection, or genetic predisposition, acting alone or in combination. There are many medications and treatment options available for those with this and other associated diseases of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.
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Hepatitis B
- The hepatitis B virus is a unique, coated DNA virus belonging to the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses. The course of the virus is determined primarily by the age at which the infection is acquired and the interaction between the virus and the body's immune system. Successful treatment is associated with a reduction in liver injury and fibrosis (scarring), a decreased likelihood of developing cirrhosis and its complications, including liver cancer, and a prolonged survival.
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Tylenol Liver Damage
- Tylenol liver damage (acetaminophen) can occur from accidentally ingesting too much acetaminophen, or intentionally. Acetaminophen is a drug contained in over 200 OTC and prescription medications from NyQuil to Vicodin. Avoiding unintentional overdoses include reading medication labels, write down the dosages of medications you are taking, do not drink excessive alcohol while taking acetaminophen. In severe cases, a liver transplant may be necessary.
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The Digestive System
- Digestion is the complex process of turning food you eat into the energy you need to survive. The digestive process also involves creating waste to be eliminated, and is made of a series of muscles that coordinate the movement of food.
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
- Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infection is the most common type of infection acquired by patients while hospitalized. Patients at risk for VRE are those who are already ill, and hospitalized, including individuals with diabetes, elderly, ICU patients, kidney failure patients, or patients requiring catheters. Enterococci can survive for months in the digestive tract and female genital tract. Other risk factors for acquiring VRE include those how have been previously treated with vancomycin and combinations of other antibiotics. Treatment of VRE is generally with other antibiotics other than vancomycin. Prevention of VRE can be achieved by proper hand hygiene.
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Ascites
- Ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is most commonly caused by cirrhosis of the liver. Some of the other causes of ascites include portal hypertension, congestive heart failure, blood clots, and pancreatitis. The most common symptoms include increased abdominal girth and size, abdominal bloating, and abdominal pain. Treatment depends on the cause of ascites.
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Liver Disease
- Liver disease can be cause by a variety of things including infection (hepatitis), diseases such as gallstones, high cholesterol or triglycerides, blood flow obstruction to the liver, and toxins (medications and chemicals). Symptoms of liver disease depends upon the cause; however, common symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, upper right abdominal pain, and jaundice. Treatment depends upon the cause of the liver disease.
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