Etiology and management of cholangitis in pediatric liver transplant recipients: a systematic review

Key Points

• The aim is to characterize and enhance the management strategies of cholangitis in pediatric liver transplant recipients.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on cholangitis in pediatric liver transplant patients.
• Analyzed pathogen types and treatments reported in these cases.
• Assessed the need for improved data reporting standards.
• Identified a need for better characterization of pathogens involved in cholangitis.
• Highlighted gaps in current treatment strategies that may lead to multidrug resistance.
• Proposed standardized reporting to optimize management and treatment outcomes for pediatric patients.

Abstract