[Heart transplantation in childhood]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Pediatric Surgery
• Transplantation Medicine

Context:

• Presents a case series of 5 pediatric patients undergoing heart transplantation at a major surgical clinic.
• Details the diverse age range (2-14 years) and preoperative diagnoses, including cardiomyopathy and cardiac tumors.

Purpose:

• To report the outcomes of heart transplantation in a pediatric cohort.
• To discuss the indications, follow-up, and complications associated with pediatric heart transplantation.

Summary:

• Three out of five children (60%) are alive and well following heart transplantation.
• One patient experienced severe postoperative complications, and another died due to heart transplant rejection.

Impact:

• Highlights the potential benefits and challenges of heart transplantation in children.
• Provides insights into managing complex pediatric cardiac conditions requiring transplantation.