Long-Term Outcomes of Kidney Transplantation in Children
Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in children and confers improved survival, skeletal growth, heath-related quality of life, and neuropsychological development compared with dialysis. Kidney transplantation in children with ESRD results in 10-year patient survival exceeding 90%. Therefore, the long-term management of these patients is focused on maintaining quality of life and minimizing long-term side effects of immunosuppression. Optimal management of pediatric kidney transplant recipients includes preventing rejection and infection, identifying and reducing the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of long-term immunosuppressive therapy, supporting normal growth and development, and managing a smooth transition into adulthood.
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pamela D. Winterberg, Rouba Garro Source Type: research
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