Publications by authors named "Caroline B Ewing"
Objectives: The objectives of this study was to describe variation in induction regimen, identify predictors of induction immunosuppression (IS) choice, and examine the impact of induction IS regimen on length of stay (LOS) and total perioperative costs in pediatric liver transplant recipients.
Methods: We analyzed liver transplant utilization data in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Patients were divided into 3 induction IS groups: (1) steroids only, (2) T-cell depleting antibody (TDA), and (3) non-TDA.
Objectives: To assess outcomes following liver transplantation for maple syrup urine disease by determining attainment and sustainability of metabolic control and apply an "ideal" outcome composite in long-term survivors.
Study Design: A single center, retrospective review collected clinical data including branched-chain amino acid (leucine, isoleucine, and valine) levels following liver transplant and determined achievement of an ideal long-term outcome profile of a first allograft stable on immunosuppression monotherapy, normal growth, and absence of common transplant-related sequelae.
Results: Of 77 patients meeting inclusion criteria identified, 23 were long-term (≥10-year) survivors and were additionally assessed for ideal outcome attainment.