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Ear, nose and throat manifestations in pediatric chronic renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis

Sandeep Kumar1, A Chakravarti, J K Sahni

  • 1Department of ENT, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Asso. Hospitals, 110 001 New Delhi.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|November 3, 2012
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Insights

Chronic renal failure in children often causes ear, nose, and throat issues, frequently linked to high blood urea. Treatment focused on improving kidney function significantly resolved these common ENT problems.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) manifestations are common in chronic renal failure (CRF).
  • Factors like ototoxic drugs and uremia contribute to these ENT issues in CRF patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate ENT manifestations in pediatric patients with CRF undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
  • To discuss the pathophysiology and treatment of these ENT manifestations.

Main Methods:

  • Study included thirty pediatric patients (age 4-16 years) with CRF on peritoneal dialysis.
  • Clinical evaluation of ENT manifestations and blood urea levels was performed.

Main Results:

  • High blood urea levels were a significant finding in all studied cases.
  • Most ENT manifestations showed marked improvement after renal function correction and appropriate therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric CRF patients experience various ENT manifestations.
  • Effective management of renal function is crucial for improving ENT symptoms in these patients.

Keywords:
childrenchronic renal failuredialysis

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