What is the function of the liver? What happens when the liver is diseased? What is portal hypertension and how is it treated?
An animated video has been specially created for children and parents interested in this subject, to better understand portal hypertension.
This song was born at the Children’s Hospital of Geneva (HUG), a few years ago to help children with liver transplants and their families. It is above all a song of hope that brings some sunshine to all those who need it.
Dear families, dear children, dear colleagues, dear sponsors,
In this very special time, the team of the “Swiss pediatric liver center” wishes you all the best for the year 2022.
May it be benevolent and luminous!
We thank you all for your trust and your support.
With our warm greetings.
A l’occasion de la Journée nationale du don d’organes et de tissus, les Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève ont organisé une émission spéciale sur Léman bleu le vendredi 17 septembre à 19h30.
Visionnez l'émission spéciale Journée nationale du don d’organes et de tissus :
Partie 1 :
Program: coffee and croissants, guided tour of the zoo, lunch at the Grüne Gans restaurant and free time. You will find all details under this link.
The Fondation Filante and the association Mahana4Kids generously support this event.
It is with pleasure that we invite you to discover the new document "Key Figures 2018-2020" of the Swiss pediatric liver center, the reference center in Switzerland for childhood liver diseases.
It provides a summary of our medical activity and includes statistical data from 2018 to 2020.
Three experts specialized in pediatric liver transplantation are publishing a new guide :
« Pediatric Liver Transplantation: A Clinical Guide » (Valérie McLin, Nedim Hadzic, Ulrich Baumann)
Written and edited by global leaders in the field, « Pediatric Liver Transplantation: A Clinical Guide » provides an in-depth understanding of all aspects of pediatric liver transplantation.
Dear families, dear children, dear colleagues, dear sponsors,
In this very special time, the team of the “Swiss pediatric liver center” wishes you all the best for the year 2021.
May it be benevolent and luminous!
We thank you all for your trust and your support.
With our warm greetings.
What will happen during the medical exams? What should we do while waiting for a transplant? What will happen during the liver transplant? What will happen once we get back home?
You will find the answers to your questions in our FAQ section!
The yellow month is every year in March. It's a month dedicated to children's liver disease.
This year and in this context, the "Big Yellow Friday" is taking place on Friday, March 6, 2020, to raise awareness of these diseases among the public.
Discover here the infographic related to this day.
