TABLE 2.
Complications attributed to living liver donation by donors
| Complication | Patients (n) | Description | Financial burden, n (%) | Complication severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal discomfort | 6 | Numbness, incisional pain | 1 (16) | Minor |
| Digestive issues | 12 | Bloating, diarrhea, upset stomach, weight gain | 1 (8.3) | Minor |
| Hernia | 7 | Incisional hernias | 2 (28.6) | Minor |
| Metabolic/endocrine | 2 | Diabetes | 0 (0) | Minor |
| Liver-related | 4 | 1 Cirrhosis, 1 fatty liver, 1 ascites, 1 elevated LFTs | 4 (100) | 2 Minor (ascites and transient elevation in LFTs), 2 major (fatty liver of the graft remnant, cirrhosis) |
| Musculoskeletal/other | 2 | 1 Fibromyalgia, 1 herniated disc | 0 (0) | Minor |
| None | 96 | – | 16 (16.7) | – |
LFT, liver function tests; –, not applicable