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. 2015 May;45(5):580-2.
doi: 10.1111/imj.12721.

Long-term follow up of paediatric liver transplant recipients: outcomes following transfer to adult healthcare in New Zealand

R Harry  1 , C Fraser-Irwin  2 , S Mouat  2 , E Gane  1 , S Munn  1 , H M Evans  2
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Long-term follow up of paediatric liver transplant recipients: outcomes following transfer to adult healthcare in New Zealand

R Harry et al. Intern Med J. 2015 May.

Abstract

Poor outcomes are reported in young people with chronic health conditions. We performed a retrospective notes review of New Zealand paediatric liver transplant recipients transferred to adult services. Two patients were lost to follow up. Out of 20, 12 were non-adherent, and out of 12, 7 developed rejection. Other risk behaviours were common in the non-adherent group. We conclude that dedicated services for these young people may be needed to optimise outcomes.

Keywords: liver transplantation; paediatrics; patient non-adherence; transition to adult care.

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