• How risky is a liver-kidney transplant in children?

My 15 year old son needs a liver-kidney transplant and I am very nervous. How risky is a liver-kidney transplant in children?

3 Answers

  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Denver, CO

Liver kidney transplants are not very common in the pediatric population. However, most children do well with transplant in the right pediatric setting..

  • Nephrology
  • Oklahoma City, OK

Needing a liver-kidney transplant is the serious part of the question. This would not be recommended, I would say, unless his life is in jeopardy without it. Please discuss your concerns with his doctors.

  • Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
  • San Angelo, Texas

Yes risky but worth the try

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