We have to wonder if there is a true community need for another program, given the limited number of liver transplants that are performed each year in this area. If you have two centers competing for 40 to 45 patients a year, will either one get the needed volume of patients to ensure excellent outcomes?

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Our immediate concern was treating her and her baby.

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The reason is, it's a joint study and from a logistics and practical standpoint, it does not make sense to have only one trauma center participating.

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