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Liver transplantation in children: part 1 - peri-operative issues

Rachel M. Taylor, RGN, RSCN, MSc

Paediatric Liver Centre, King’s College Hospital, London, Centre for Nursing and Allied Health Professions Research, Institute of Child Health, London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King’s College London, rachel.m.taylor{at}kcl.ac.uk

Linda S. Franck, RN, RGN, RSCN, PhD, FRCPCH, FAAN

Centre for Nursing and Allied Health Professions Research, Institute of Child Health, London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King’s College London

Faith Gibson, RSCN, RGN, RNT, MSc, PhD

Centre for Nursing and Allied Health Professions Research, Institute of Child Health, London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King’s College London

Anil Dhawan, MD, FRCPCH

Paediatric Liver Centre, King’s College Hospital, London

This two-part review provides a comprehensive summary of clinical and research literature on paediatric liver transplantation. Part 1 outlines the peri-operative issues of liver transplantation, covers a brief history, discusses the indications and methods of transplantation and outlines the physical complications which can occur either as a result of the surgery or the subsequent immunosuppressive therapy required to maintain graft integrity. Post-liver transplantation care may require prolonged admission in hospital due to the complications that can occur during surgery and as a result of immunosuppression. This can have a further impact on the emotional status of the child and family. Health care professionals in all settings require greater knowledge about paediatric liver transplantation, its associated complications and long-term health implications.

Key Words: children • liver transplantation • quality of life

Journal of Child Health Care, Vol. 9, No. 4, 256-273 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1367493505056480
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