Role of living liver donation in the United Kingdom

AUTOR(ES)

Neuberger, James

FONTE

BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

RESUMO

Patients who need a new liver usually face a long wait. Some die before a suitable donor is found. Living liver donation is offered routinely in some countries. Should the United Kingdom follow suit?

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