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Surgical considerations in childhood end-stage renal disease
C A Sheldon1, D F Geary, E A Shely
1Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1987
Insights
This article offers a framework for pediatricians caring for children with renal failure, focusing on surgical and perioperative management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Surgical Care
Background:
- Children with renal failure require specialized care.
- Management of renal failure in pediatric patients presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a conceptual framework for managing pediatric renal failure.
- To highlight operative and perioperative considerations for these patients.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development.
- Literature review on pediatric renal failure management.
Main Results:
- A structured approach to pediatric renal failure care is outlined.
- Key operative and perioperative factors are identified.
Conclusions:
- The provided framework can aid pediatricians in optimizing care for children with renal failure.
- Emphasis on surgical aspects is crucial for improved patient outcomes.
Abstract:
This article provides a conceptual framework that is useful to the pediatrician who provides children with renal failure with care. Operative and perioperative consideration are emphasized.