American Society of Transplantation executive summary on pediatric lung transplantation

Am J Transplant. 2007 Feb;7(2):285-92. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2006.01612.x. Epub 2006 Nov 15.

Abstract

Lung transplantation in children poses distinctly different challenges from those seen in the adult population. This consensus statement reviews the experience in the field of pediatric lung transplantation and highlights areas that deserve further investigation.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Graft Rejection / immunology
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / methods
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Lung Transplantation / immunology
  • Lung Transplantation / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Treatment Outcome
  • United States