Donor considerations in pediatric heart transplantation

Transl Pediatr. 2019 Oct;8(4):284-289. doi: 10.21037/tp.2019.08.02.

Abstract

Donors for pediatric heart transplantation are accepted based on variety of donor factors. There is wide variability in practice across centers and lack of evidence to guide standardized approach for some donor characteristics. This article reviews current practice and evidence for donor evaluation in pediatric heart transplantation.

Keywords: Donor evaluation; pediatric heart transplantation.

Publication types

  • Review