Respiratory Morbidity Following Pediatric Orthotopic Liver Transplantation.
We evaluated the pulmonary complications following orthotopic liver transplantation in 45 children (age <18 y). 22 patients (49%) developed respiratory complications. Pediatric end-stage liver disease (PELD) score >25 and positive fluid balance were independent risk factors. Patients with respiratory complication had significantly higher mortality and intensive care unit stay.
Department of Pediatrics and #Pediatric Surgery, Narayana Hrudayalaya, N H Health City, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. aaalishahzad@gmail.com.
Shahzad
S
Alam
Anilkumar
A
Sapare
Sanjay
S
Rao
Rajiv
R
Aggarwal
Ashley L
AL
D'Cruz
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009017:Morbidity; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies