Improved contemporary outcomes of liver transplantation for pediatric hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Brian EzekianMichael S MulvihillPaul M SchroderBrian F GilmoreHarold J LeraasBrian C GulackSarah Jane CommanderAlisha M MavisSusan G KreissmanStuart J KnechtleElisabeth T TracyAndrew S Barbas

Published in: Pediatric transplantation (2018)

Outcomes of LT have improved significantly, with contemporary survival now equivalent between these tumors and exceeding 80% 5-year OS. Future studies are needed to explore whether offering LT in patients that are resectable is justifiable.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
squamous cell carcinoma
metabolic syndrome
patient reported outcomes
current status
glycemic control
locally advanced
liver metastases
case control