Immunosuppression in the pediatric transplant recipient

The field of pediatric solid organ transplantation has significantly evolved since its beginnings in the early 20th century. As advancements have led to the development of innovative surgical techniques and novel medication regimens, transplantation has now become a routine practice leading to an increase in the rates of organ recipients worldwide.The care of pediatric solid organ transplant recipients differs from adults in several areas not only due to technically challenging surgeries, but mostly due to the complexity of their immunosuppression management.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research