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Deep A, Alexander EC, Brierley J, Damian M, Gupta A, McLin V, Sarma MS, Squires JE, Wildhaber BE. Paediatric acute liver failure: a multidisciplinary perspective on when a critically ill child is unsuitable for liver transplantation. THE LANCET. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH 2024; 8:921-932. [PMID: 39572125 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-4642(24)00255-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 12/11/2024]
Abstract
Paediatric acute liver failure is a devastating condition with high morbidity and mortality, which is challenging to manage for the hepatologist, intensivist, and associated specialists. Emergency liver transplantation is required for 10-20% of patients, but for 10% of critically ill children, liver transplantation is deemed unsuitable; the child might be too unwell, or the underlying cause might carry a poor prognosis. Other social, logistical, or ethical considerations are often relevant. Liver transplantation when a patient is too unwell creates perioperative risk to the child that could lead to morbidity, mortality, and potential graft wastage, which is detrimental for others on the waiting list. Donor liver scarcity should prompt an evaluation of whether a transplant is justified through a holistic multidisciplinary lens that considers medical, social, logistical, and ethical concerns. In this Review, we explore, from a multidisciplinary perspective, why a critically unwell child with paediatric acute liver failure might be unsuitable for liver transplantation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Akash Deep
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Department of Women and Children's Health, School of Life Course Sciences, King's College London, UK.
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK; William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Swiss Pediatric Liver Center, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Unit, Division of Pediatric Specialties, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Swiss Pediatric Liver Center, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Unit of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Hilberath J, Camelli V, Hofer C, Hartleif S, Nadalin S, Peters M, Kumpf M, Bevot A, Zirngibl M, Weitz M, Sturm E. Role of high-volume plasmapheresis in the management of paediatric acute liver failure. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2024; 78:1364-1373. [PMID: 38623928 DOI: 10.1002/jpn3.12211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Paediatric acute liver failure (PALF) is a life-threatening disease. Management aims to support hepatic regeneration or to bridge to liver transplantation. High-volume plasmapheresis (HVP) removes protein-bound substances, alleviates inflammation, and improves survival in adult acute liver failure. However, experience with HVP in PALF is limited. Aim of this study is to report on feasibility, safety, efficacy and outcomes of HVP in PALF. METHODS Retrospective observational study in children with PALF. HVP was performed upon identification of negative prognostic indicators, in toxic aetiology or multiorgan failure (MOF). Exchanged volume with fresh-frozen plasma corresponded to 1.5-2.0 times the patient's estimated plasma volume. One daily cycle was performed until the patient met criteria for discontinuation, that is, liver regeneration, liver transplantation, or death. RESULTS Twenty-two children with PALF (body weight 2.5-106 kg) received 1-7 HVP cycles. No bleeding or procedure-related mortality occurred. Alkalosis, hypothermia and reduction in platelets were observed. Haemolysis led to HVP termination in one infant. Seven children (32%) survived with their native livers, 13 patients (59%) underwent liver transplantation. Two infants died due to MOF. Overall survival was 86%. International normalization ratio (INR), alanine aminotransaminases (ALT), bilirubin and inotropic support were reduced significantly (p < 0.05) after the first HVP-cycle (median): INR 2.85 versus 1.5; ALT 1280 versus 434 U/L; bilirubin 12.7 versus 6.7 mg/dL; norepinephrine dosage 0.083 versus 0.009 µg/kg/min. Median soluble-interleukin-2-receptor dropped significantly following HVP (n = 7): 2407 versus 950 U/mL (p < 0.02). CONCLUSIONS HVP in PALF is feasible, safe, improves markers of liver failure and inflammation and is associated with lowering inotropic support. Prospective and controlled studies are required to confirm efficacy of HVP in PALF.
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- Johannes Hilberath
- Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- SSD Paediatric Gastroenterology, Ospedale Infantile Regina Margherita, Torino, Italy
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- Paediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Paediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Paediatric Neurology, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Paediatric Nephrology, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Paediatric Nephrology, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Deep A, Tissieres P. Editorial: Acute liver failure in children. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1402119. [PMID: 38633329 PMCID: PMC11021655 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1402119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Akash Deep
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Women and Children’s Health, School of Life Course Sciences, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Pediatric Intensive Care and Neonatal Medicine, Bicêtre Hospital, AP-HP Paris Saclay University, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Paris, France
- Institute of Integrative Biology of the Cell, CNRS, CEA, Paris Saclay University, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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Deep A. Plasma Exchange in Pediatric Acute Liver Failure-More Questions Than Answers. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2023; 24:874-877. [PMID: 38412370 DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000003318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Akash Deep
- Department of Child Health, Division of Pediatric Intensive Care, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Women and Children's Health, School of Life Course Sciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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Gün E, Gurbanov A, Nakip ÖS, Yöntem A, Aslan AD, Botan E, Kahveci F, Özcan S, Azapağası E, Emeksiz S, Yazıcı MU, Kesici S, Horoz ÖÖ, Erdeve Ö, Bayrakçı B, Yıldızdaş RD, Kendirli T. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of continuous renal replacement therapy performed on younger children weighing up to 10 kg. Turk J Med Sci 2023; 53:791-802. [PMID: 37476891 PMCID: PMC10388067 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0144.5642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the clinical features, modality, complications, and effecting factors on the survival of children weighing up to 10 kg who received continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). METHODS This study was a retrospective observational study conducted in five pediatric intensive care units in tertiary hospitals in Turkey between January 2015 and December 2019. RESULTS One hundred and forty-one children who underwent CRRT were enrolled in the study. The median age was 6 (range, 2-12)months, and 74 (52.5%) were male. The median weight of the patients was 6 (range, 4-8.35) kg and 52 (36.9%) weighed less than 5 kg. The most common indication for CRRT was fluid overload in 75 (53.2%) patients, and sepsis together with multiorgan failure in 62 (44%). The overall mortality was 48.2%. DISCUSSION Despite its complexity, CRRT in children weighing less than 10 kg is a beneficial, lifesaving extracorporeal treatment modality.
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- Emrah Gün
- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Sami Ulus Gynecology Obstetrics and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Sami Ulus Gynecology Obstetrics and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Didsbury M, See EJ, Cheng DR, Kausman J, Quinlan C. Correcting Hypernatremia in Children. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2023; 18:306-314. [PMID: 36888887 PMCID: PMC10103237 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.0000000000000077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND In children with hypernatremia, current clinical guidelines recommend a reduction in serum sodium of 0.5 mmol/L per hour or less to avoid complications of cerebral edema. However, no large-scale studies have been conducted in the pediatric setting to inform this recommendation. Therefore, this study aimed to report the association between the rate of correction of hypernatremia, neurological outcomes, and all-cause mortality in children. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted from 2016 to 2019 at a quaternary pediatric center in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. All children with at least one serum sodium level ≥150 mmol/L were identified through interrogation of the hospital's electronic medical record. Medical notes, neuroimaging reports, and electroencephalogram results were reviewed for evidence of seizures and/or cerebral edema. The peak serum sodium level was identified and correction rates over the first 24 hours and overall were calculated. Unadjusted and multivariable analyses were used to examine the association between the rate of sodium correction and neurological complications, the requirement for neurological investigation, and death. RESULTS There were 402 episodes of hypernatremia among 358 children over the 3-year study period. Of these, 179 were community-acquired and 223 developed during admission. A total of 28 patients (7%) died during admission. Mortality was higher in children with hospital-acquired hypernatremia, as was the frequency of intensive care unit admission and hospital length of stay. Rapid correction (>0.5 mmol/L per hour) occurred in 200 children and was not associated with greater neurological investigation or mortality. Length of stay was longer in children who received slow correction (<0.5 mmol/L per hour). CONCLUSIONS Our study did not find any evidence that rapid sodium correction was associated with greater neurological investigation, cerebral edema, seizures, or mortality; however, slow correction was associated with a longer hospital length of stay.
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- Madeleine Didsbury
- Department of Nephrology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Health Analytics The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Health Analytics The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Nephrology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Intensive Care, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- School of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Health Analytics The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of General Medicine and EMR Team, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Health Analytics The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Health Analytics The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- School of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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