Sara Sofia S Rodrigues, André Costa E Silva, Margarida Rios, Marta Grilo, Augusto Ribeiro
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Abstract
Although pediatric organ donation represents a small proportion of overall organ donation, children and adolescents make a significant contribution to the pool of donated organs. In this study 252 solid organs were collected from children and adolescent. Two hundred and two recipients benefited from 62 pediatric organ donors, with a recipient/donor ratio of 3.3.
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The aim of Pediatric Transplantation is to publish original articles of the highest quality on clinical experience and basic research in transplantation of tissues and solid organs in infants, children and adolescents. The journal seeks to disseminate the latest information widely to all individuals involved in kidney, liver, heart, lung, intestine and stem cell (bone-marrow) transplantation. In addition, the journal publishes focused reviews on topics relevant to pediatric transplantation as well as timely editorial comment on controversial issues.