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Pediatric obesity at renal transplantation: a single center experience

Abiodun Omoloja1, Adrienne Stolfi, Mark Mitsnefes

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH 45404-1815, USA. omolojaa@childrensdayton.org

Pediatric Transplantation
|November 5, 2005
PubMed

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Obesity is a significant concern in pediatric end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. This study found obesity to be common in these young individuals at the time of kidney transplantation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Obesity presents challenges in healthcare delivery.
  • Research on obesity in adult end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients exists.
  • Data on obesity in pediatric ESRD populations is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of obesity in pediatric ESRD patients.
  • To identify factors contributing to obesity in this population.
  • To analyze obesity trends in children undergoing renal transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of a renal transplant database.
  • Inclusion of data from 1978 to 2002.
  • Focus on pediatric patients with end-stage renal disease.

Main Results:

  • Obesity was found to be prevalent in the pediatric ESRD population studied.
  • Obesity was particularly common in younger individuals at the time of transplantation.
  • Analysis identified specific predisposing factors for obesity in this group.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity is a significant issue at the time of kidney transplantation for pediatric ESRD patients.
  • Early identification and management of obesity are crucial in pediatric nephrology.
  • Further research is needed to explore interventions for obesity in pediatric ESRD.

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