Pediatric lung transplantation: update 2003

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2003 Dec;50(6):1393-417, ix. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(03)00123-8.

Abstract

In the past 15 years there have been more than 1200 pediatric lung and heart-lung transplants worldwide. This article regarding the current status of pediatric lung transplantation describes indications, outcomes, and complications, with particular emphasis on issues specific to pediatrics, including growth. Information useful to the pediatrician and pediatric pulmonologist is also included. Issues important to the future are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchiolitis Obliterans / etiology
  • Child
  • Graft Rejection
  • Heart-Lung Transplantation
  • Humans
  • Living Donors
  • Lung Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Lung Transplantation* / methods
  • Lung Transplantation* / mortality