Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Gastroenterology:
Pediatric liver ailments in children have emerged as a burgeoning concern, carrying significant ramifications. Numerous liver disorders in the pediatric population, including conditions like cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, serve as precursors to chronic hepatopathies that persist into adulthood. Inherited hepatitis conditions, such as chronic hepatitis C, autoimmune hepatitis, and genetic disorders like hemochromatosis or cystic fibrosis, are among the diverse array of inherited hepatic disorders frequently encountered in the pediatric realm.
Rainbow Children's Hospital's Pediatric Liver Transplant program has undertaken more than 200 liver transplant procedures, demonstrating a commendable survival rate exceeding 90%. Their proficiency extends to the management of the most intricate liver transplant cases, bolstered by the advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) teams. These teams have achieved notable success in executing a substantial volume of liver transplants, encompassing cadaveric auxiliary transplants and mono-segment transplants. Furthermore, they possess the requisite expertise, competence, and resources to undertake multifaceted transplants, including the simultaneous transplantation of both kidneys and the liver.
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Gastroenterology:
Pediatric liver ailments in children have emerged as a burgeoning concern, carrying significant ramifications. Numerous liver disorders in the pediatric population, including conditions like cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, serve as precursors to chronic hepatopathies that persist into adulthood. Inherited hepatitis conditions, such as chronic hepatitis C, autoimmune hepatitis, and genetic disorders like hemochromatosis or cystic fibrosis, are among the diverse array of inherited hepatic disorders frequently encountered in the pediatric realm.
Rainbow Children's Hospital's Pediatric Liver Transplant program has undertaken more than 200 liver transplant procedures, demonstrating a commendable survival rate exceeding 90%. Their proficiency extends to the management of the most intricate liver transplant cases, bolstered by the advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) teams. These teams have achieved notable success in executing a substantial volume of liver transplants, encompassing cadaveric auxiliary transplants and mono-segment transplants. Furthermore, they possess the requisite expertise, competence, and resources to undertake multifaceted transplants, including the simultaneous transplantation of both kidneys and the liver.