Abstract
Advances in immunosuppressive therapy and surgical technique have brought liver transplantation to an effective therapeutic option for children with end-stage liver disease. The indications and contraindications for transplantation, recipient selection, ethical and financial considerations, and quality of life after transplantation are outlined in this review.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 161-167 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Clinical Transplantation |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 2 II |
State | Published - 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- contraindications
- indications
- pediatric liver transplantation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Transplantation