Pediatric transplantation

Pediatric transplantation is a medical procedure where a child's damaged or diseased organ, such as the kidney, liver, or heart, is replaced with a healthy organ from a donor. This can improve or save the child's life when their own organ isn't functioning properly. The process involves careful matching of donor and recipient, surgery, and ongoing follow-up care to prevent rejection and manage medications. Pediatric transplant teams work closely with families to support the child's health and recovery, aiming to restore normal growth and development while managing the complexities of transplant medicine.