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  • Metabolic disorders
  • Inborn errors of metabolism
  • Genetics and genomics

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  • Propionic acidemia (PA) is a rare genetic disorder affecting amino acid and fatty acid metabolism.
  • PA often leads to severe neurological damage despite medical management.
  • Liver transplantation (LT) is explored as a cellular therapy for PA, but data is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of liver transplantation (LT) in pediatric patients with propionic acidemia (PA).
  • To analyze the largest available cohort of PA patients who have undergone LT.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter, retrospective analysis of the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients and Pediatric Health Information System databases.
  • Included pediatric LT recipients over a 16-year period, with a focus on 23 PA patients.

Main Results:

  • The 1-, 3-, and 5-year graft survival rates were 84.6%, and patient survival rates were 89.5%.
  • No significant difference in graft or patient survival was observed between PA and non-PA LT recipients.
  • PA LT recipients had a higher postoperative readmission rate (90.5% vs 72.8%).

Conclusions:

  • Liver transplantation is a viable treatment option for children diagnosed with propionic acidemia.
  • LT offers acceptable graft and patient survival outcomes for PA, comparable to other pediatric LT recipients.