Heart transplantation in children: Indications*
- 1 November 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Pediatric Transplantation
- Vol. 3 (4), 333-342
- https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1399-3046.1999.00045.x
Abstract
This review details the indications for heart transplantation in children. Contraindications have evolved from absolute to relative. Controversial issues remain and this paper represents a consensus of more than a dozen centers that have programs that remain active performing pediatric heart transplants.Keywords
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