Patient's question:
How long can children live after liver transplantation? One of my friends said her child had a liver transplant. I don't know how long they will live in the future, so I am very anxious right now. I have very good feelings for this child.Doctor's answer:
Children have very few underlying health conditions compared to adults, so they can survive long-term after transplantation.However, because they continue to grow, they need to take immune suppressants for a long time after transplantation to resist rejection. Their immune system will be in a low-level balanced state, and any common illnesses will impact their already weakened immunity.
At the same time, since children are naturally energetic and active, it is difficult for them to restrain their behavior. Colds, fevers, and other illnesses are inevitable, so the potential risk factors in the future are likely to be greater than those in adults.