Liver transplantation in children
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Liver transplantation in children
Abstract
Children with end-stage liver disease now have a greater chance of survival through treatment with hepatic transplantation. This article reviews the pediatric liver transplantation process, including selection and evaluation of candidates, operative procedures, postoperative complications, and long-term survival.
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