Depending on what organ it is, there are different outcomes. Here are comments regarding the most common transplants. 1. Kidney transplant: we cannot live without kidneys, which help to detoxify our bodies. read more
Acute Rejection: The type of acute rejection that happens right after the transplant surgery is pretty rare now, but this can happen at any time. Chronic Rejection: This is the most common reason that kidney transplants fail. It is the long term damage done by the body's immune system for a lot of different reasons. read more
Doctors give unbiased, helpful information on indications, contra-indications, benefits, and complications: Dr. Flechner on what happens if the kidney transplant fails: Sometimes, the patient will need to have the organ removed. read more