AGH to start liver transplant program this summer. From: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA) | Date: March 9, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Christopher Snowbeck

Mar. 9--Undeterred by the celebrated liver transplant program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Allegheny General Hospital is creating its own and plans to perform its first operation this summer.

Performing liver transplants is the natural evolution of Allegheny General's growing service for patients with advanced liver disease, hospital officials said. It's also an extension of the hospital's established heart, kid...

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