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Partial liver grafts are safe for young children

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 10, pages 450–451 (2013)Cite this article

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The evolution in surgical technique has somewhat bridged the chasm between need and availability of liver grafts for young children. This study, using data on >2,600 liver transplantations in children <2 years of age from the United Network of Organ Sharing, shows that partial grafts from deceased donors can provide outcomes on par with whole livers.

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Gridelli, B. Partial liver grafts are safe for young children. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 10, 450–451 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2013.124

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