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Renal transplantation in children.

R S Trompeter1

  • 1Hospitals for Sick Children, London.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric kidney transplantation offers a viable treatment for end-stage renal failure, with over 60% graft survival in young children. This procedure improves growth and kidney function, enhancing long-term outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Immunology

Background:

  • End-stage renal failure (ESRF) in children necessitates renal replacement therapy.
  • Renal allograft transplantation is the preferred treatment for pediatric ESRF.
  • Advances in surgical techniques and immunosuppression have improved outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and long-term outcomes of renal allograft transplantation in young children.
  • To assess graft survival rates in pediatric recipients.
  • To determine the impact of transplantation on growth and renal function.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of pediatric renal transplant recipients.
  • Review of actuarial graft survival data for first cadaveric kidney transplants.
  • Long-term follow-up to assess linear growth and glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

Main Results:

  • Actuarial graft survival exceeds 60% at 5 years for first cadaveric kidneys in children under 5 years.
  • Successful transplantation is possible even with adult-sized kidneys in infants.
  • Long-term studies show significant improvements in linear growth.
  • Preservation of glomerular filtration rate is a key benefit.

Conclusions:

  • Renal allograft transplantation is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric end-stage renal failure.
  • Improved graft survival and long-term benefits on growth and renal function support transplantation in young children.
  • Advances enable successful transplantation in very young and small recipients.

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