Pediatric Liver Transplantation
1991
Pediatric Liver Transplantation
Sample size: 137
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Philip Seu, Ronald W. Busuttil
Primary Institution: UCLA Medical Center
Conclusion
Liver transplantation can effectively cure children with end-stage liver diseases and improve their quality of life.
Supporting Evidence
- Children with biliary atresia should undergo early portoenterostomy, but at the first sign of failure should be referred for OLT evaluation.
- Five-year actuarial survival rates for pediatric liver transplants have improved to over 70% in most centers.
- Successful growth and development have been documented in the majority of pediatric liver transplant recipients.
Takeaway
This study talks about how liver transplants can help sick kids get better and live longer. It's important to do the surgery early for the best results.
Methodology
The study reviews pediatric liver transplantation cases, focusing on diseases treated, surgical techniques, and outcomes.
Limitations
The study may not cover all pediatric liver transplant cases and outcomes from other centers.
Participant Demographics
The study includes 137 pediatric patients, with a significant portion being under 12 months old and 60% female.
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