Conditions & Treatment

Nov 9, 2020

Pediatric Liver Transplants: Why Go to Ochsner

Having a child who needs a pediatric liver transplant can be a parent's worse nightmare. Your first step should be to arm yourself with all the facts.

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 1, 2020

What Are the Symptoms for Liver Disease?

Your liver is an amazing organ and works 24/7, but it can be damaged by an unhealthy diet, drugs, alcohol, toxins and hepatitis viruses.

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 4, 2019

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children

Often, there are no obvious symptoms of this liver disease until advanced damage has occurred. That’s why early screening is important.

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 18, 2019

What is a Domino Liver Transplant?

Domino liver transplants are rarely performed as there are only a few circumstances where this type of transplant is possible.

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 24, 2018

What Does Your Liver Actually Do For You?

The liver plays a key role in the human body. Learn more about how it works.

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 6, 2016

Ochsner Patient Story: A Split Liver Transplant - Two Lives Saved

Through a split liver transplant, in which one donor liver is divided between two recipients, a 70-year-old woman and a 1-year-old boy were able to share in the gift of life.