Retransplantation of Transplant Organs

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Can you transplant an organ more than once?

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In 2023 , more than 46,000 transplants from both living and deceased donors were performed in the U.S. Despite higher donor numbers, demand for organ transplants consistently outstrips supply.

Retransplantation of organs is both desirable and feasible, experts say.

The risks are higher, but in the right circumstances, it could be successful.

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