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Renal transplantation in children
C A Sheldon1, G A McLorie, B M Churchill
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Insights
Pediatric renal transplantation aims for more than kidney function, focusing on growth and development. Individualized therapy plans are crucial for successful outcomes in children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Transplantation Medicine
Background:
- Successful renal transplantation in children requires comprehensive management beyond mere renal function replacement.
- Goals include optimizing physical growth, neurodevelopment, and psychosocial adjustment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the multifaceted goals of pediatric renal transplantation.
- To emphasize the need for individualized therapeutic approaches.
Main Methods:
- Review and application of established principles in pediatric renal transplantation.
- Consideration of various therapeutic modalities for end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Main Results:
- Increasing success has been achieved in meeting diverse pediatric transplantation goals.
- Effective growth, skeletal, central nervous system, and social development are attainable.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric renal transplantation success hinges on addressing comprehensive developmental needs.
- Judicious pretransplant selection and modified post-transplant protocols are essential for individualized care.
Abstract:
The application of the principles underlying successful renal transplantation in children has led us to increasing success in achieving our goals, which involve more than simple renal function replacement and include effective growth in stature, skeletal and central nervous system development, as well as social development. To succeed in these diverse areas, all modalities of therapy for ESRD may be needed at various times in some patients. Pretransplant therapy must be judiciously selected, and post-transplant protocols often modified to reflect individualized needs.