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Pediatric Liver Transplant in Bangladesh

The liver is the largest organ in the human body. It weighs around 150 grams in newborns and about 1.5 kilograms in adults. It is located in the upper right side of the abdomen and has two lobes the left and the right. A liver transplantation procedure is often needed in children because of biliary atresia, metabolic liver diseases, or acute liver failure.

Liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure for children with end-stage liver diseases. Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud is a leading pediatric liver transplant surgeon in Bangladesh, offering comprehensive care and treatment for children requiring liver transplantation. Contact us now for compassionate and advanced care.

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Pediatric Liver Transplant in Bangladesh

Common indications for pediatric liver transplantation

Pediatric liver transplantation is needed when a child's liver is very sick and cannot work properly. The common indications for pediatric liver transplantation are:

  • Biliary atresia: Biliary atresia is a condition in which an absence or malformation of bile ducts results in liver damage.
  • Metabolic liver diseases: Inherited disorders such as Wilson's disease, tyrosinemia, and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
  • Acute liver failure: It is characterized by a rapid loss of liver function, often secondary to either viral infections or poisons.
  • Liver tumors: Liver tumors also include hepatoblastoma not only may interfere with liver function but also require a transplant.
  • Autoimmune hepatitis: It is a disease characterized by an immune-mediated attack on the liver, causing inflammation and damage.
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Pediatric Liver Transplant cost in Bangladesh

The cost of surgery for pediatric liver transplantation in Bangladesh varies depending on the hospital and medical needs of the child. But on average, the costs range from BDT 3,500,000 to BDT 6,000,000. The costs depend on hospital facilities, medical team expertise, and the child's condition.

Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud is an expert pediatrician in Bangladesh. He offers affordable pediatric liver transplantation treatments. You can get quality care at a reasonable cost with his expertise. For an accurate and personalized cost estimate, please call us now at 09666-787806.

Pediatric Liver Transplant cost in Bangladesh

Choose Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud | Best Pediatric Liver Transplant Doctor in Bangladesh

Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud is one of the best pediatric liver transplant specialists in Bangladesh. He has over 23 years of experience in pediatric care, having completed his MBBS from Mymensingh Medical College under Dhaka University in 2000 and his MD in Pediatrics in 2010.

  • Over 200 liver biopsies
  • 300+ pediatric endoscopies
  • 40+ colonoscopies
  • 100+ band ligations
  • 12+ colonoscopic polypectomies
  • Renowned for excellent behavior
  • Dedicated to providing personalized treatment plans
  • Fellowship in Child Nutrition from Boston University, USA
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Pediatric Liver Transplantation procedure

Pediatric liver transplantation is a surgical procedure that is performed when the liver of a child fails adequately due to several causes like biliary atresia, metabolic liver diseases, or acute liver failure.

  • Initial evaluation: Comprehensive assessment of the child's medical condition to determine transplant eligibility.
  • Donor liver matching: Identification and matching of a suitable donor liver.
  • Preparation for surgery: The child undergoes pre-operative preparations, including fasting and administration of necessary medications.
Surgical procedure
  • Anesthesia administration: The child is placed under general anesthesia.
  • Removal of diseased liver: The surgeon carefully removes the child's damaged liver.
  • Donor liver transplantation: The healthy donor liver is placed in the child's body.
  • Connection of blood vessels and bile ducts: The surgeon meticulously connects the blood vessels and bile ducts to the new liver.
Post-operative care
  • Intensive care monitoring: Close monitoring in the intensive care unit (ICU) to ensure stability and proper functioning of the new liver.
  • Medication management: Administration of immunosuppressive medications to prevent organ rejection.
  • Regular follow-ups: Ongoing follow-up appointments to monitor the child's recovery and overall health.
  • Long-term care: Continued support and management to ensure the child's long-term well-being and liver function.
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Success rates and outcomes of Liver Transplantation

Survival rates for pediatric liver transplants have improved appreciably due to advances in medical care. Studies show that 1-year patient survival rates are at 90%, while 5-year survival rates hover around 80%.

Challenges and considerations of Liver Transplantation

Pediatric liver transplantation can also be a highly complicated surgery with many challenges and considerations.

  • Donor availability: Obtaining suitable liver donors for children may be difficult due to the short supply of pediatric organs.
  • Surgical complexity: Liver transplantation in children requires specific surgical techniques adapted to their smaller anatomy.
  • Immunosuppression management: The proper balance should be struck between the adequate use of immunosuppressive medication to avert organ rejection and minimizing unwanted adverse effects.
  • Long-term health monitoring: Follow-up for children who are liver transplant recipients is crucial to having regular surveillance for complications and to promote healthy growth and development.
  • Psychosocial support: Addressing emotional and psychosocial needs for both the child and family is vital for successful transplant results.
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FAQs about Pediatric Liver Transplantation

The most common cause is biliary atresia. This condition prevents bile ducts from developing normally.

The criteria include severe liver disease states of liver failure or genetic and metabolic disorders for which other modalities are not applicable.

With good care, many children survive 20 years or more after the transplant.

The most common liver disease in children is biliary atresia. It causes a build-up of bile in the liver leading to liver damage.

Challenges included are donor identification, management of pre-and post-transplant care, surgical risks, and long-term post-transplant follow-up.

The contraindications include serious infections, select heart or lung diseases, and certain genetic conditions making surgery too risky.

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