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Updates in pediatric kidney transplantation

Rachel M Engen1

  • 1University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation
|March 23, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric kidney transplant research shows improved outcomes with nonideal donor organs and highlights potential benefits of thromboprophylaxis and new immunosuppression drugs. Further studies are needed to optimize these strategies for children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Transplant Medicine
  • Immunosuppression

Background:

  • Dialysis in children carries long-term risks.
  • Utilizing 'nonideal' donor kidneys in pediatric transplantation shows promise.
  • Emerging research focuses on optimizing post-transplant care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent pediatric nephrology research relevant to clinical practice.
  • To highlight advancements in pediatric kidney transplantation.
  • To inform clinical decision-making in pediatric nephrology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent registry data.
  • Analysis of observational studies on donor kidney utilization.
  • Evaluation of emerging immunosuppression and prophylaxis agents.

Main Results:

  • Limited dialysis exposure in children has long-term adverse effects.
  • Positive outcomes observed with 'nonideal' donor kidneys in pediatric patients.
  • Thromboprophylaxis and aggressive fluid management show potential post-transplant benefits.
  • Belatacept and letermovir are promising alternatives for immunosuppression and CMV prophylaxis.

Conclusions:

  • Consider a wider range of donor organs for select pediatric transplant recipients.
  • Further interventional research is required for peritransplant thromboprophylaxis and fluid management.
  • Ongoing trials of belatacept and letermovir may significantly change post-transplant care standards.
Abstract

Keywords:
cytomegalovirusimmunosuppressionkidney donorpediatric kidney transplantthromboprophylaxis

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