Where do allografts come from?

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Many people choose to donate their organs, eyes, and tissues in the case of death. Most donors were otherwise healthy people who died in accidents or from a sudden illness such as a heart attack or stroke. Their family members gave permission for their tissues to be donated.

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Lyall A. Gorenstein, MD

The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is the national clearinghouse for organ allocation. UNOS...

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Infection from transplanted tissue is extremely rare. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...

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Organ Transplants & Health Care

Organ transplants involve removing a diseased organ from an ill patient and replacing it with a healthy one from an altruistic deceased or living organ donor. To be eligible for an organ transplant, you must be evaluated by a medical team for suitability. If you decide to become an organ donor, it is important to inform your family and put those wishes in writing.

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