Feeding and Nutrition After Pediatric Liver Transplant
Theme
From Survival to Recovery: Overcoming Malabsorption and Fueling Growth
Date & Time
22nd Nov, Saturday 15:15 -15:55 Hrs.
Location
Hall C
Role
Chairperson
Topic
Feeding the Fragile Gut: Post transplant feeding challenges: fluid restriction, immunosuppression-induced metabolic issues, enteral vs. parenteral nutrition (immunosuppressants, infections, bile salt malabsorption, pancreatic insufficiency), diagnostic approach, and dietary interventions
Panel Discussion: Post transplant diarrhea: Case = Infection vs intolerance vs medication side effects (persistent diarrhoea post Liver Transplantation)
Beyond Calories: Long-term growth monitoring, catch-up growth, and puberty considerations, Long-term nutrition: preventing obesity, metabolic syndrome, sarcopenia, and bone loss