Effect of pediatric liver transplantation on renal function.

Effect of pediatric liver transplantation on renal function.
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2016 Jan-Feb;27(1):1-8
Authors: Isa HM, Mohamed AM, Alderazi AE
Abstract
The aim of this review is to define the incidence of renal dysfunction among pediatric liver transplant (LT) survivors, to identify the associated risk factors and to outline the therapeutic options. Renal dysfunction is a common problem after pediatric LT. The measured glomerular filtration rate is considered the "gold-standard" for assessment of renal function. Renal dysfunction in pediatric LT recipients is multifactorial. Renal-sparing immunosuppressive strategies are essential to reverse renal dysfunction and to prevent end-stage renal disease.
PMID: 26787559 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - January 1, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Isa HM, Mohamed AM, Alderazi AE Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research