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Current thinking in transplantation in infants and children
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1985
Insights
Pediatric renal and liver transplantation are effective treatments for organ failure. This review covers indications, selection, procedures, and outcomes for pediatric kidney and liver transplants.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Organ transplantation
Background:
- Kidney and liver failure are critical conditions in children.
- Organ transplantation offers a life-saving therapeutic option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review pediatric renal and liver transplantation.
- To outline indications, recipient selection, and procedures.
- To discuss expected outcomes in the pediatric population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pediatric transplantation.
- Synthesis of current practices and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Transplantation is a viable treatment for pediatric organ failure.
- Specific criteria guide recipient selection and procedural approaches.
Conclusions:
- Renal and liver transplantation are established treatments for children.
- Understanding indications and outcomes is crucial for successful pediatric transplantation.
Abstract:
Renal and liver transplantation are now recognized as therapeutic modalities for children with kidney and liver failure. This article reviews the general indications for transplantation, recipient selection, descriptions of the procedures, and the expected outcome of these two procedures in the pediatric setting.