Journal article
Adult and late adolescent complications of pediatric solid organ transplantation
Pediatric transplantation, Vol.28(4), e14766
06/2024
DOI: 10.1111/petr.14766
PMID: 38682744
Abstract
There have been over 51 000 pediatric solid organ transplants since 1988 in the United States alone, leading to a growing population of long-term survivors who face complications of childhood organ failure and long-term immunosuppression.
This is an educational review of existing literature.
Pediatric solid organ transplant recipients are at increased risk for risk for cardiovascular and kidney disease, skin cancers, and growth problems, though the severity of impact may vary by organ type. Pediatric recipients often are able to complete schooling, maintain a job, and form family and social networks in adulthood, though at somewhat lower rates than the general population, but face additional challenges related to neurocognitive deficits, mental health disorders, and discrimination.
Transplant centers and research programs should expand their focus to include long-term well-being. Increased collaboration between pediatric and adult transplant specialists will be necessary to better understand and manage long-term complications.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Adult and late adolescent complications of pediatric solid organ transplantation
- Creators
- Connor J Byeman - University of IowaLyndsay A Harshman - University of IowaRachel M Engen - University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Pediatric transplantation, Vol.28(4), e14766
- DOI
- 10.1111/petr.14766
- PMID
- 38682744
- eISSN
- 1399-3046
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/2024
- Academic Unit
- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Radiation Oncology
- Record Identifier
- 9984621358402771
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