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Expanding Access to Live Viral Vaccines for Pediatric Liver Transplant Candidates

Research suggests MMR and VZV vaccines may be safe closer to liver transplant. Children with chronic liver disease cleared measles RNA within 14 days, challenging previous waiting period guidelines.

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Dual Organ Transplant Program

Our specialists can transplant two organs at once when necessary – a heart and kidney transplant, heart and liver transplant or kidney and liver transplant.

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Acute Liver Failure

Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of acute liver failure in children. See how our specialists treat and diagnose pediatric ALF.

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Priya Rolfes, MD

Gastroenterology - Pediatric, Pediatrics

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Pediatric Liver Tumors

Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of liver tumors in children. See how our specialists treat and diagnose pediatric liver tumors.

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Predictors of Survival Following Liver Transplantation for Pediatric Hepatoblastoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Experience from the Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation

Researchers reviewed data from children who had liver transplant for two types of liver tumors: hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite varying outcomes, the data support liver transplantation to treat advanced tumors.

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Pediatric Transplant Program

Learn about our multidisciplinary approach and excellent outcomes in pediatric transplants of the liver, kidney and heart at the Transplant Program at Children's Colorado.

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Primary vs. Salvage Liver Transplantation for Biliary Atresia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Kasai hepatoportoenterostomy is the standard of care for children with biliary atresia to help relieve the bile duct blockage. Many children may still require a liver transplant. In this study, researchers compared the benefits of the Kasai procedure versus receiving a primary liver transplant.

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