ReviewPediatric transplantation2026
The Palliation of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation.
Review in Pediatric transplantation, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
To ease without curing-this is the essence of palliation. It is also, fundamentally, the objective of organ transplantation. A new kidney is not a cure but a bridge-a way to ease the symptoms of kidney disease and extend life. By definition, kidney transplantation is a form of palliative care. Yet, this alignment has been lost in some aspects of pediatric kidney transplant care. We examine four aspects of transplant care that reveal ongoing disconnection between patients, families, and clinicians across the transplant journey: the transplant lexicon, approaches to adherence, measures of success, and care transition. Applying core palliative care principles, like meaning, agency, connection, and hope, offers a necessary paradigm shift to bridge these clinical divides. To best serve transplant recipients and their families, the field of pediatric transplantation needs to reintegrate palliative care.
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