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Paediatric heart transplants--should we do them?

C T Hugo-Hamman1, S M Vosloo, M M De Moor

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|November 2, 1991
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South African children with incurable heart disease are denied heart transplantation. This paper analyzes objections and advocates for a pediatric heart transplant program, citing a 62% global 5-year survival rate.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric cardiology
  • Transplantation medicine
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Heart transplantation is a life-saving option for adults with end-stage heart failure.
  • Children in South Africa are currently excluded from this therapeutic option.
  • Global 5-year survival rates for heart transplantation are encouraging, averaging 62%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the moral and economic objections to pediatric heart transplantation in South Africa.
  • To present a case for establishing a heart transplant program for children with incurable heart disease.
  • To advocate for equitable access to advanced cardiac care for pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on heart transplantation outcomes.
  • Analysis of ethical and economic arguments against pediatric transplantation.
Keywords:
Health Care and Public HealthProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Comparative study of international pediatric heart transplant programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Global data indicates a 62% average 5-year survival rate for heart transplantation.
    • Common objections are rooted in moral and economic considerations.
    • Successful pediatric programs exist internationally, demonstrating feasibility.

    Conclusions:

    • The benefits of pediatric heart transplantation outweigh the objections.
    • Establishing a dedicated program is crucial for improving survival rates in South African children.
    • Ethical and economic concerns can be addressed through careful planning and resource allocation.