Comparing two breathing tube methods for liver transplant surgery
This study compares two ways to help you breathe during liver transplant surgery: one uses a mask in your throat, the other uses a tube. The goal is to see which method works better and is safer for people like you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have severe liver disease or liver cancer and are scheduled for a first liver transplant.
- You do not have severe breathing or airway problems, and your mouth can open widely enough.
- You do not have a high risk of food or liquid entering your lungs during surgery.
- Your heart, lungs, and kidneys are working well enough, and your body mass index is 30 or lower.
- Your liver disease is not too advanced, with a MELD score of 30 or less.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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