An organ transplant in Iran Health involves removing an organ from a person’s body and putting it into someone who may be very ill or dying. It can save the life of the person who receives the organ.
The person who gives the organ is called the donor. The person who receives the organ is called the recipient.
Types of organ and tissue transplants
Some organs that are commonly transplanted in Iran Health include the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, intestine, pancreas and many other organs.
Body tissue can also be transplanted, including heart valves, bone, tendons, ligaments, skin, parts of the eye, and bone marrow.
Who is a candidate for organ transplant?
An organ transplant is usually only considered after all other treatments have failed and your medical specialists believe you will benefit from a transplant. This is because there are not enough of organs available for transplant. Also, receiving an organ transplant carries risks and has lifelong consequences for your health.
You may need an organ transplant if one of your organs is not working any more. For example, you might need:
- A heart transplant if you have heart failure
- A lung transplant if you have cystic fibrosis or emphysema
- A kidney transplant if you have kidney failure
- A liver transplant if you have liver failure
- A pancreas transplant if you have diabetes
At the meantime there is this different type of transplant called: Tissue Transplant
Tissue Transplant in Iran Health
In some cases you may not need a whole organ to be transplanted, but some skin tissue or bone or tendon may need to be replaced. In these cases some pains may be removed or the quality of your life will be improved. Some examples are:
- If you are going blind, a corneal transplant might help you see.
- If you have an injury, it might be fixed with a bone or tendon transplant.
- If you have suffered severe burns to a sensitive area of skin, it might be repaired with a skin transplant.
Bone marrow transplants
Bone marrow contains stem cells that make blood cells. If you have a blood cancer such as leukaemia, a bone marrow transplant can help you make healthy blood cells.
Who can donate organs and tissue for Organ Transplant in Iran Health?
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