What is the chance/probability of rejection of the transplanted liver after surgery?

Rejection occurs when your immune system attacks the new liver. It happens in 25 to 50% of transplant patients within six months of surgery. After six months, the rejection rate is 5% or less.

Whether or not you receive an organ transplant is for you and your healthcare team to decide. It is important to understand your health condition and ask your doctor about the potential benefits and risks of an organ transplant. To learn about your choices and what may lie ahead, you might ask your healthcare team the following questions: How long will I need to wait for the organ transplant?What are the alternatives to having a transplant?What will happen during the procedure?What can I expect immediately after the transplant? What can I expect a few weeks or months after the transplant?How much will the transplant cost?What treatments will I need after the transplant?How long will the transplanted organ last for? What is my life expectancy with a transp