Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2971906 The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation 2009 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
In contrast to adults, abnormal body mass at time of transplant was not associated with decreased survival in pediatric HT recipients. Potential pediatric transplant candidates should not be excluded based on the perception that wasting or obesity will increase the risk of adverse outcomes.
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Wasting or Obesity at Time of Transplant Does Not Predict Pediatric Heart Transplant Outcomes: Analysis of ISHLT Pediatric Heart Transplant Registry
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