Renal vein thrombosis in burned children

Renal vein thrombosis was noted to occur in six burned children at our institution over the last 20 years. One patient was diagnosed at post-mortem and two were diagnosed within 24 hours prior to their deaths. Three were diagnosed and successfully treated by anticoagulation with heparin. Renal vein thrombosis is a complication occurring in severely burned children that can be successfully treated if diagnosed early.