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Solid Organ Transplantation for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities-Ethical Considerations and a Call for
Kyla M Tolliver1, John J Parent2, Michael J Hobson3
1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America.
Abstract:
Pediatric transplant centers are faced with the difficult task of maximizing the benefit of organs donated for transplantation while also ensuring that all patients undergoing transplant evaluation are fairly considered for this life-saving therapy. Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities are a complex patient population that on occasion may face the need for a solid organ transplant. Several concerns exist regarding transplantation in this population, yet standard transplant inclusion and exclusion criteria do not exist. Here we explore important factors regarding organ transplantation for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including patient outcomes, quality of life considerations, and the fundamental ethical principles underlying this complex medical decision-making.
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