Pediatric Liver Transplantation
From: Servicio de Hepatología y Trasplantes, Hospital Infantil Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain. pjar.hulp@salud.madrid.org
Gastroenterología y hepatología
- Publish Date: Oct 2005
- ISSN: 0210-5705
- Volume: 28
- Issue: 8
- Pages: 493-508
- Medium: Print
- Language: Spanish
- Citation (JAMA): Jara P, Hierro L, et al. Pediatric Liver Transplantation. Oct 2005;28:493-508
Abstract
There are no differences in results between pediatric liver transplantation and liver transplantation in adults. The reverts of the liver disease prior to transplantation (particularly the need of intensive care is the best predictor of perspective mortality. Therefore, liver transplantation in children should be indicated prior a severe decompensation of the disease.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Alagille Syndrome, Bile Ducts, Biliary Atresia, Child, Child, Preschool, Cholestasis, Intrahepatic, Common Bile Duct, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections, Female, Graft Rejection, Humans, Immunosuppressive Agents, Infant, Liver Failure, Liver Neoplasms, Liver Transplantation, Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Male, Postoperative Complications, Preoperative Care, Treatment Outcome, alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
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