Liver and intestinal transplantation in children

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• 作者：Keli Hansen ; Simon Horslen
• 关键词：gastroenterology ; immunosuppression ; intestine ; liver ; pediatrics ; transplantation ; transplants
• 刊名：Paediatrics and Child Health
• 出版年：2010
• 出版时间：January 2010
• 年：2010
• 卷：20
• 期：1
• 页码：13-19
• 全文大小：352 K

文摘

The aim of this article is to provide essential information for pediatricians, regarding liver and intestinal transplantation. Indications for transplantation will be reviewed, as well as the process of evaluation and listing for transplantation. The continuum from pre-transplant to post transplant is covered, including waiting list challenges, types of transplant, immunosuppression, complications, long-term follow up, and outcomes.