Practical recommendations for the management of children after kidney and liver transplantation

Czech version

Authors: Jakub Zieg ¹; David Bauer ²; Vlasta Krejčová ¹; Lucie Gonsorčíková ²
Authors‘ workplace: Pediatrická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha ¹; Pediatrická klinika 1. LF UK a FTN, Praha ²
Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2022; 161: 296-302
Category: Guidelines

Overview

The number of pediatric solid organ transplantations is growing. This therapy leads often to better quality of life but also brings some specific complications. Our review summarizes practical recommendations for long-time care of the children after kidney and liver transplantation. The knowledge of the issues related to transplantation is essential for the first contact physicians, whose cooperation with transplant centre contributes highly to adequate management of these children.

Keywords:

kidney transplantation – liver transplantation – adherence – sport – medication

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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management Dental Hygienist

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