Variability in pediatric and neonatal organ offering, acceptance and utilization: a survey of Canadian pediatric transplant programs and organ donation organizations
Laurie A. Lee,
Augustina Okpere,
Dori-Ann Martin
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionSolid organ transplantation in children is a lifesaving therapy, however, pediatric organ donation rates remain suboptimal.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey of Canadian organ donation organizations (ODOs) and pediatric transplant programs (TPs), aiming to describe policies and practices for pediatric organ allocation, acceptance, and utilization in Canada.ResultsResponse rates were 82% and 83% respectively for ODOs and transplant programs comprising 7 kidney, 3 heart, 2 lung, 2 liver and… Show more
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