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Interventional endoscopy for abdominal transplant patients

Tom K Lin1, Maisam Abu-El-Haija1, Juan P Gurria2

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., MLC 2010, Cincinnati, OH 45229, United States; Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United States.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|June 20, 2022
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Interventional endoscopy is crucial for pediatric solid organ transplant patients, aiding in pre- and post-transplant care. Advanced procedures like ERCP and EUS are vital for managing complications and complex conditions such as chronic pancreatitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Interventional Endoscopy

Background:

  • Pediatric abdominal solid organ transplantation requires specialized care.
  • Interventional endoscopic procedures are essential for managing transplant patients.
  • Access to advanced pediatric endoscopy is often limited to tertiary care centers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of interventional endoscopy in pediatric solid organ transplantation.
  • To discuss pre- and post-transplant endoscopic management strategies.
  • To highlight endoscopic interventions for complications and related conditions like chronic pancreatitis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of interventional endoscopic procedures in pediatric transplant care.
  • Discussion of techniques including ERCP, EUS, and BAE.
  • Exploration of therapeutic applications of standard endoscopy.

Main Results:

  • Interventional endoscopy significantly impacts pediatric transplant patient management.
  • Procedures like ERCP, EUS, and BAE are key for pre- and post-transplant care.
  • Endoscopic interventions are critical for managing surgical complications and pancreatitis.

Conclusions:

  • Interventional endoscopy is indispensable for pediatric solid organ transplant recipients.
  • Specialized centers are vital for providing advanced endoscopic care.
  • Endoscopic techniques are crucial for managing complex gastrointestinal issues in transplant patients.

Keywords:
Advanced endoscopyBalloon-assisted enteroscopyERCPEUSInterventional endoscopy

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