Liver transplantation for alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1ATD) using a heterozygous donor: Outcomes and review of the literature.

Vikrant SoodEliza J LeeVikram RaghuMiguel Reyes-MugicaClaudia M SalgadoJames SquiresGeorge Vincent Mazariegos

Published in: Pediatric transplantation (2023)

Our case provides initial evidence that A1ATD heterozygote donors may be safely used for pediatric patients with A1ATD, thus expanding the donor pool.

Keyphrases

early onset
replacement therapy
young adults
adipose tissue
childhood cancer