Liver transplantation in children

Semin Pediatr Surg. 1992 May;1(2):162-72.

Abstract

Children with end-stage liver disease now have a greater chance of survival through treatment with hepatic transplantation. This article reviews the pediatric liver transplantation process, including selection and evaluation of candidates, operative procedures, postoperative complications, and long-term survival.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Atresia / surgery*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Graft Rejection
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy
  • Infant
  • Liver Failure / surgery*
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Postoperative Complications