Question
My grand daughter (4 months old) has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and will have to get a transplant. I want to know more about this procedure and if we have similar cases in South Africa and if a support group or a place where my daughter and husband can make contact to get advise and support from people with the same problem so that we can know the way forward and not make the same mistakes that these people made.Would appreciate an info and or help.

Sean (Dr.) Gomes

Answer Sorry to hear about your granddaughter. I have not come across too much of direct information regarding pediatric liver support groups in South Africa. However, I hope the following links will be able to assist you: This is a nice link to follow to learn more about paediatric liver transplants: http://www.uchicagokidshospital.org/specialties/transplant/liver I would suggest you contact the SA Paediatric society who will probably be able to assist you in this regard: http://www.paediatrician.co.za/TheAss_ContactSAPA.asp You will also  be able to access more information and support from Red Cross Children’s Memorial Hospital based in Cape Town.  I have come across this site based in the UK that seems to have a lot support in place for families pre and post liver transplant: http://www.childliverdisease.org/transplant/supportingtransplantfamilies It should at least assist you in a virtual support basis over the internet. Another good link would be : http://www.childliverdisease.org Regards Reena (Homoeopath, Cavendish)

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