title: The adolescent liver transplant patient.
abstract: The rapid development of new diagnostic tests and improved therapy, especially the success of liver transplantation, has changed the outcome for children with liver disease, many of whom survive into adolescence without liver transplantation. The indications for transplantation in adolescence are similar to pediatric indications and reflect the medical advances made in this specialty that allow later transplantation. These young people need a different approach to management that involves consideration of their physical and psychological stage of development. A focused approach to their eventual transition to adult care is essential for long-term survival and quality of life.
authors.affiliation: The Liver Unit, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, UK; University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK. Electronic address: Deirdre.Kelly@bch.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Deirdre
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.affiliation: Critical Care and Cardiorespiratory Division, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wray
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D058625:End Stage Liver Disease / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D017114:Liver Failure, Acute / Q000601:surgery; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology / Q000639:trends; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011379:Prognosis; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Adherence; Adolescent; Liver transplantation; Pediatric