Pediatric Organ Transplant
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Overview
Years ago, children whose organs failed had no hope for survival. Today, these children are growing up to be healthy adults with transplanted organs and tissue. Transplantation involves removing an organ or tissue that's stopped working and replacing it with a new one, taken from a living or deceased donor.
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, we are leaders in kidney and liver transplants for children, attracting patients from throughout the West Coast.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your child's doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your child's provider.
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Clinical trials
Health Advocate for Children After Liver TransplantOpens in a new window
The HEAL-Tx is a 90-day intervention, in which a Health Advocate works with eligible families to identify and apply for community-based resources, alert healthcare providers to challenges the family is encountering, and guide health system navigation (e.g., coordinating appointments)...A Clinical Study of Letermovir (MK-8228) in Children and Adolescents Who Receive a Kidney Transplant (KT) (MK-8228-077)Opens in a new window
Researchers are looking for a way to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) in children and adolescents who receive a kidney transplant (KT) and weigh less than 40 kilograms (88.2 pounds). The goals of the study are to: - Learn what happens to letermovir in the body over time - Learn about the safety of letermovir and if participants tolerate it
Research initiatives
UCSF Division of Transplant Surgery ResearchOpens in a new window
The UCSF Division of Transplant Surgery conducts research aimed at expanding medication options, refining surgical techniques and improving methods of preventing transplant rejection.