Consideration of children with intellectual disability as candidates for solid organ transplantation-A practice in evolution

Abstract

Children with intellectual disability were historically excluded from consideration as recipients of solid organ transplants. In light of an evolution in provider practices, this commentary will define intellectual disability and review the relevant provider attitudes and guidelines and known outcomes of solid organ transplant in this population.

Keywords: allocation; children; graft survival; intellectual disability; literature review; pediatric; transplantation.