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Cholestasis and end-stage liver disease.

S M Protheroe1, D A Kelly

  • 1Liver Unit, Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, UK.

Bailliere'S Clinical Gastroenterology
|March 18, 1999
PubMed
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Protein-energy malnutrition is common in infants with chronic liver disease, leading to growth failure. Liver transplantation can reverse malnutrition, but persistent growth issues post-transplant require multidisciplinary nutritional support.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Hepatology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Protein-energy malnutrition is a frequent complication in infants with chronic liver disease, affecting 60-80% and causing growth failure.
  • Factors contributing to malnutrition include reduced intake, malabsorption, disordered metabolism, increased energy needs, and micronutrient deficiencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of malnutrition in pediatric liver disease.
  • To discuss the role of liver transplantation in reversing malnutrition.
  • To explore the causes and prevention strategies for persistent growth failure post-transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing data on pediatric liver disease and malnutrition.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to malnutrition in liver disease.
  • Examination of outcomes and challenges associated with liver transplantation.

Main Results:

  • Malnutrition is a major issue in pediatric liver disease, impacting a significant majority of infants.
  • Liver transplantation successfully reverses malnutrition in most long-term survivors.
  • Persistent post-transplant growth failure is multifactorial, linked to pre-operative status and post-operative care.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing pre-transplant malnutrition is crucial for successful liver transplantation outcomes.
  • A multidisciplinary approach to nutritional support is vital for preventing and managing growth failure.
  • Optimizing nutritional status can improve survival and quality of life in pediatric liver transplant recipients.

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