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Nutrition management after pediatric solid organ transplantation
Meheret Asfaw1, Jillian Mingle, Jessica Hendricks
1Anita M. Nucci, Department of Nutrition, Georgia State University, PO Box 3995, Atlanta, GA 30302-3995, USA.
Summary
Pediatric organ transplant survival is improving. Comprehensive care, including nutrition, is vital for growth and managing complications in young transplant patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Transplantation
- Immunosuppression Therapy
- Growth and Development
Background:
- Pediatric organ transplant survival rates have significantly improved.
- Interdisciplinary management is crucial for addressing medical issues and promoting normal growth post-transplant.
- Impaired growth is a common complication in pediatric transplant recipients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review posttransplant nutrition assessment, requirements, and goals.
- To describe nutrition management experiences in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients.
Main Methods:
- Review of posttransplant nutrition literature.
- Case series detailing nutrition management in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients.
Main Results:
- Factors influencing impaired growth include pre-transplant illness duration, graft function, corticosteroid use, and post-surgery infections.
- Nutrition assessment and tailored goals are essential for pediatric transplant patients.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing nutrition is key to managing complications and supporting growth in pediatric transplant survivors.
- Effective nutrition management requires an interdisciplinary approach.
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