2006-09-13 09:27:26 · 6 answers · asked by Tinkerbelle 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, happens all the time actually. People with a diseased liver can sometimes have their's removed and a portion of a donor (friend, relative, etc) liver put in. Both people then have half a liver and I guess the body adapts.
2006-09-13 09:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by missionhtg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that over time the liver will repair itself
2006-09-13 09:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by me myself and i 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can. The liver regenerates itself at an astounding rate.
2006-09-13 09:34:48 · answer #3 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, liver is an amazing organ. It can restore itself.
2006-09-13 09:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Many do live quite well with only half.... It does regenerate over time unlike any other organ in the body.
2006-09-13 09:34:50 · answer #5 · answered by S G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Partial liver resection is done for tumors.
2006-09-13 09:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋