Pediatric liver transplantation: A report from a pediatric surgical unit.

摘要: Background: Liver transplantation is well established worldwide as an effective treatment for end-stage liver disease in children. Acceptance India has been slow because of considerations cost, infections, inability to support long-term care, and non-availability expertise. Aim: This study was designed report our experience with pediatric transplantation. Materials Methods: Twenty-eight children underwent Results: Biliary atresia the commonest indication (n = 15) followed by metabolic disease. Twenty-six had living donor transplants, mothers being donors a majority these. Common surgical complications included bile leaks 3) vascular problems 6). medical acute rejection, renal failure. Overall, patient survival 71%, while that last 14 cases 92%. All survivors are doing well, have caught up physical developmental milestones engaged age appropriate activities. Conclusions: The demonstrates feasibility successful transplant program country.