[Pediatric liver transplantation].
There are no differences in results between pediatric liver transplantation and liver transplantation in adults. The reverts of the liver disease prior to transplantation (particularly the need of intensive care is the best predictor of perspective mortality. Therefore, liver transplantation in children should be indicated prior a severe decompensation of the disease.
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D016738:Alagille Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000601:surgery; D001656:Biliary Atresia / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002780:Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000601:surgery; D000075202:Contraindications; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007223:Infant; D017093:Liver Failure / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D008232:Lymphoproliferative Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000821:virology; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D019896:alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency / Q000601:surgery
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents