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[Kidney transplantation in childhood]
Klinische Padiatrie
|July 1, 1983
Summary
Renal transplantation in children yields good results, offering a definitive solution for end-stage renal disease. Dialysis is considered a temporary measure, especially for infants, with transplantation as the ultimate goal.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Transplantation Surgery
Background:
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD) in children presents significant challenges with dialysis.
- Dialysis in pediatric patients often leads to complex issues for patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of renal transplantation in pediatric patients.
- To establish renal transplantation as the primary therapeutic strategy for children with ESRD.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 40 renal transplantations performed in children (up to 15 years old) between 1976 and June 1982.
- Review of existing literature on pediatric renal transplantation outcomes.
Main Results:
- Renal transplantation in children demonstrated positive outcomes, consistent with previous research.
- Transplantation is presented as a superior long-term solution compared to dialysis for pediatric ESRD.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric renal transplantation is a successful treatment modality for end-stage renal insufficiency.
- Dialysis should be viewed as a provisional treatment, with transplantation as the definitive aim.
- Infant dialysis is justifiable only when renal transplantation is feasible.