| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972607 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Abnormal BHA at listing was a prognostic factor for survival post-transplant. Obese children had increased mortality, but wasting did not adversely affect post-transplant survival in our population. Body habitus assessment may risk-stratify children at listing, potentially providing a complex target for intervention.
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Authors
Beth D. MD, Monica L. RD, Selena R. Levine, Nirmala BA, Brian D. MD, PhD, Stephen MD, Chitra MD, Maryanne K. MD,