Growth and nutritional management of pediatric patients after orthotopic liver transplantation.
The overall results of pediatric liver transplantation continue to be increasingly encouraging and rewarding. The careful development of long-term follow-up protocols addressing nutrition and growth are vital components of the comprehensive care of this patient population.
Becht
M B
MB
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229-2899.
Pedersen
S H
SH
Ryckman
F C
FC
Balistreri
W F
WF
D002648:Child; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011182:Postoperative Care
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents