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Kamath N, Reddy HV, Iyengar A. Clinical and dialysis outcomes of manual chronic peritoneal dialysis in low-body-weight children from a low-to-middle-income country. Perit Dial Int 2021; 40:6-11. [PMID: 32063141 DOI: 10.1177/0896860819873541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the preferred modality of renal replacement therapy in children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In developing countries, the challenges of initiating and sustaining chronic peritoneal dialysis (CPD) are many and are not well-described in the literature. METHODS This was a retrospective study of children aged 0-18 years on manual PD. The objective was to compare the clinical (growth) and dialysis outcomes (dialysis adequacy and peritonitis rates) in young children with low body weight (LBW; ≤15 kg) on CPD with children weighing >15 kg. RESULTS We found that at baseline, the dialysis prescription, sociodemographic parameters, and the prevalence of complications of ESRD were similar in both groups. On follow-up, however, growth was significantly more affected in LBW children than the rest of the cohort. The adequacy of dialysis and peritonitis rates were comparable between groups. CONCLUSIONS Despite all the challenges, manual CPD is a feasible modality of dialysis in young children with LBW, and their outcomes are comparable to older children even in low-to-middle-income countries. Appropriate early management of associated complications and improving dialysis adequacy are necessary to improve the outcomes in these children.
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- Nivedita Kamath
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, St John's Medical College, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, St John's Medical College, India
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Mehler K, Gottschalk I, Burgmaier K, Volland R, Büscher AK, Feldkötter M, Keller T, Weber LT, Kribs A, Habbig S. Prenatal parental decision-making and postnatal outcome in renal oligohydramnios. Pediatr Nephrol 2018; 33:651-659. [PMID: 29075889 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-017-3812-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Revised: 08/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies on renal oligohydramnios (ROH) report highly variable outcome and identify early onset of ROH and presence of extrarenal manifestations as predictors of adverse outcome in most cases. Data on termination of pregnancy (TOP) and associated parental decision-making processes are mostly missing, but context-sensitive for the interpretation of these findings. We provide here a comprehensive analysis on the diagnosis, prenatal decision-making and postnatal clinical course in all pregnancies with ROH at our medical centre over an 8-year period. METHODS We report retrospective chart review data on 103 consecutive pregnancies from 2008 to 2015 with a median follow-up of 554 days. RESULTS After ROH diagnosis, 38 families opted for TOP. This decision was associated with onset of ROH (p < 0.001), underlying renal disease (p = 0.001) and presence of extrarenal manifestations (p = 0.02). Eight infants died in utero and 8 cases were lost to follow-up. Of the 49 liveborn children, 11 received palliative and 38 underwent active care. Overall survival of the latter group was 84.2% (n = 32) corresponding to 31% of all pregnancies (32 out of 103) analysed. One third of the surviving infants needed renal replacement therapy during the first 6 weeks of life. CONCLUSIONS Over one third of pregnancies with ROH were terminated and the parental decision was based on risk factors associated with adverse outcome. Neonatal death was rare in the actively treated infants and the overall outcome promising. Our study illustrates that only careful analysis of the whole process, from prenatal diagnosis via parental decision-making to postnatal outcome, allows sensible interpretation of outcome data.
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- Katrin Mehler
- Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care, Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Clinic for Pediatrics II, Pediatric Nephrology, University of Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care, Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care, Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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Epidemiology of peritonitis following maintenance peritoneal dialysis catheter placement during infancy: a report of the SCOPE collaborative. Pediatr Nephrol 2018; 33:713-722. [PMID: 29150711 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-017-3839-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2017] [Revised: 09/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Maintenance peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the dialysis modality of choice for infants and young children. However, there are limited outcome data for those who undergo PD catheter insertion and initiate maintenance PD within the first year of life. METHODS Using data from the Children's Hospital Association's Standardizing Care to Improve Outcomes in Pediatric End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Collaborative (SCOPE), we examined peritonitis rates and patient survival in 156 infants from 29 North American pediatric dialysis centers who had a chronic PD catheter placed prior to their first birthday. RESULTS In-hospital and overall annualized rates of peritonitis were 1.73 and 0.76 episodes per patient-year, respectively. Polycystic kidney disease was the most frequent renal diagnosis and pulmonary hypoplasia the most common co-morbidity in infants with peritonitis. Multivariable regression models demonstrated that nephrectomy at or prior to PD catheter placement and G-tube insertion after catheter placement were associated with a nearly sixfold and nearly threefold increased risk of peritonitis, respectively. Infants with peritonitis had longer initial hospital stays and lower overall survival (86.3 vs. 95.6%, respectively; P < 0.02) than those without an episode of peritonitis. CONCLUSIONS In this large cohort of infants with ESRD, the frequency of peritonitis was high and several risk factors associated with the development of peritonitis were identified. Given that peritonitis was associated with a longer duration of initial hospitalization and increased mortality, increased attention to the potentially modifiable risk factors for infection is needed.
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Vidal E. Peritoneal dialysis and infants: further insights into a complicated relationship. Pediatr Nephrol 2018; 33:547-551. [PMID: 29218436 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-017-3857-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) in infants represents one of the greatest challenges for pediatric nephrologists. Over recent years, positive outcome data described by several multicenter experiences and registry studies have increased the amount of information available to help determine whether to initiate a dialysis program in this high-risk patient population. There is no doubt that the rigorous implementation of strategies aimed at preventing infectious complications may have contributed to reducing the morbidity rate of these patients. However, the complex nature of infants with end-stage renal disease and the presence of multiple comorbidities still represent hallmarks that significantly impact on outcome. Although the rigorous application of improved scientific techniques can still contribute to enhancing PD results in infants, we have to acknowledge that the severity of illness in infants, especially at dialysis initiation, represents an undeniable and nonmodifiable factor.
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- Enrico Vidal
- Pediatric Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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Sakai T, Murakami Y, Okuda Y, Hamada R, Hamasaki Y, Ishikura K, Hataya H, Honda M. Prolonged respiratory disorder predicts adverse prognosis in infants with end-stage kidney disease. Pediatr Nephrol 2016; 31:2127-36. [PMID: 27271033 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-016-3430-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2015] [Revised: 04/27/2016] [Accepted: 05/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Among comorbidities, pulmonary hypoplasia (PH) is known as a significant risk factor for mortality in infants with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). However, the final outcomes of infants with both ESKD and PH are still not well defined, as the diagnosis modality, and definition of PH severity remain ambiguous. METHODS Children initiating peritoneal dialysis during infancy from 1990 to 2015 were followed until death, date of last contact, or the end of 2015. We examined the long-term outcome of children with congenital pulmonary disorders by studying infants with prolonged respiratory disorders of greater than 28 days duration after birth and evaluated risk factors for mortality. RESULTS Forty-six children were followed (median follow-up, 9.23 years), and classified as children without (n = 38; Group A) or with (n = 8; Group B) a prolonged respiratory disorder. Overall actuarial 5 year survival rate in this cohort was 79.5 %. The survival curve in Group B showed a significant decline compared with Group A. Prolonged respiratory disorder was significantly associated with mortality by multivariate analysis (hazard ratio, 8.32). CONCLUSIONS Infants who initiate peritoneal dialysis complicated by prolonged respiratory disorders have increased adverse risk factors for mortality; therefore, withholding aggressive treatment should be considered.
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- Tomoyuki Sakai
- Department of Pediatrics, Shiga University of Medical Science, Tsukinowa, Seta, Otsu, Shiga, 520-2192, Japan.
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shiga University of Medical Science, Tsukinowa, Seta, Otsu, Shiga, 520-2192, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Rheumatology, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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Sustaining life or prolonging dying? Appropriate choice of conservative care for children in end-stage renal disease: an ethical framework. Pediatr Nephrol 2015; 30:1761-9. [PMID: 25330877 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-014-2977-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2014] [Revised: 09/22/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Due to technological advances, an increasing number of infants and children are surviving with multi-organ system dysfunction, and some are reaching end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Many have quite limited life expectancies and may not be eligible for kidney transplantation but families request dialysis as alternative. In developed countries where resources are available there is often uncertainty by the medical team as to what should be done. After encountering several of these scenarios, we developed an ethical decision-making framework for the appropriate choice of conservative care or renal replacement therapy in infants and children with ESRD. The framework is a practical tool to help determine if the burdens of dialysis would outweigh the benefits for a particular patient and family. It is based on the four topics approach of medical considerations, quality-of-life determinants, patient and family preferences and contextual features tailored to pediatric ESRD. In this article we discuss the basis of the criteria, provide a practical framework to guide these difficult conversations, and illustrate use of the framework with a case example. While further research is needed, through this approach we hope to reduce the moral distress of care providers and staff as well as potential conflict with the family in these complex decision-making situations.
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An increased emphasis has been placed on the early identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the neonatal population, given the long-term health consequences that can accompany this diagnosis. The definition of CKD in neonates and young infants differs from that of children older than 2 years and, if severe, treatment may mandate dialysis with appropriate ethical considerations. Special attention must also be directed to optimal nutrition because of its impact on height, weight, and brain development in the young child experiencing impaired kidney function. There has been steady improvement in patient survival over the last decade.
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- Joshua J Zaritsky
- Department of Pediatrics, Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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Serum trace elements before and 3 months after renal transplantation in kidney recipients: An Iranian study. INDIAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijt.2013.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] Open
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Zurowska AM, Fischbach M, Watson AR, Edefonti A, Stefanidis CJ. Clinical practice recommendations for the care of infants with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD5). Pediatr Nephrol 2013; 28:1739-48. [PMID: 23052647 PMCID: PMC3722439 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-012-2300-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2011] [Revised: 06/28/2012] [Accepted: 07/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND To provide recommendations for the care of infants with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD5). SETTING European Paediatric Dialysis Working Group. DATA SOURCES Literature on clinical studies involving infants with CKD5 (end stage renal failure) and consensus discussions within the group. RECOMMENDATIONS There has been an important change in attitudes towards offering RRT (renal replacement therapy) to both newborns and infants as data have accumulated on their improved survival and long-term outcomes. The management of this challenging group of patients differs in a number of ways from that of older children. The authors have summarised the basic recommendations for treating infants with CKD5 in order to support the multidisciplinary teams who endeavour on this difficult task.
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- Aleksandra M Zurowska
- Department Paediatric & Adolescent Nephrology & Hypertension, Medical University of Gdansk, Ul. Debinki 7, 80-211, Gdansk, Poland.
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Although end-stage renal disease is rare in infants and young children, its development can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality and only through the provision of experienced, multidisciplinary care can a favorable outcome be anticipated. Peritoneal dialysis is the renal replacement modality of choice for this age group and serves as an essential bridge until successful renal transplantation can occur. In this review, we discuss the practice of peritoneal dialysis in infants including the unique ethical and technical considerations facing pediatric nephrologists and caregivers. In addition, we review current guidelines concerning nutrition, growth, and adequacy, as well as the literature on complications and outcomes.
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- Joshua Zaritsky
- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Teh JC, Frieling ML, Sienna JL, Geary DF. Attitudes of Caregivers to Management of End-Stage Renal Disease in Infants. Perit Dial Int 2011; 31:459-65. [PMID: 21454396 DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2009.00265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objectives To characterize the attitudes of pediatric nephrologists caring for infants with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) compared with attitudes from a survey published in 1998. Nephrology nurses and social workers were included. Methods An e-mail survey was distributed to pediatric nephrology teams in Canada, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Results Survey responders totaled 270. Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is offered by all nephrologists to some children 1 – 12 months, and by 98% to some less than 1 month of age (93% in 1998). Of responding nephrologists, 30% offer RRT to all children less than 1 month of age (41% in 1998), and 50%, to all children 1 – 12 months. Among respondents, 50% indicated that parents can never refuse RRT for children aged 1 – 12 months, compared with 27% for younger infants. The most influential factor in rejecting RRT for infants was the presence of a co-existing abnormality. Nurses were more likely to believe that parents have the right to refuse RRT for infants. Conclusions Attitudes of pediatric nephrologists have changed since 1998. Also, nurses have opinions that are different from those of the nephrologists on some issues, and a consensus should be reached before speaking to families.
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- Jun Chuan Teh
- Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Guo CH, Chen PC, Yeh MS, Hsiung DY, Wang CL. Cu/Zn ratios are associated with nutritional status, oxidative stress, inflammation, and immune abnormalities in patients on peritoneal dialysis. Clin Biochem 2011; 44:275-80. [PMID: 21223959 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2010.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2010] [Revised: 11/24/2010] [Accepted: 12/29/2010] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated the relationship of the plasma copper/zinc (Cu/Zn) ratio with nutritional status, inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune function in peritoneal dialysis patients. DESIGN AND METHODS Clinical and laboratory parameters were measured in patients (n=45) and age- and sex-matched healthy individuals (n=30). RESULTS There were significant negative correlations of the Cu/Zn ratio with nutrition-related parameters (body mass index [BMI], creatinine, hemoglobin, and albumin) and antioxidant (vitamin C and E) levels and positive correlations of the Cu/Zn ratio with the levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and oxidation products (malondialdehyde [MDA] and protein carbonyl). The Cu/Zn ratio was negatively correlated with the percentages of B- and T-lymphocyte subsets and the ratio of CD4/CD8 antigens. CONCLUSIONS In peritoneal dialysis patients, elevated Cu/Zn ratios are associated with malnutrition, increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and disrupted immune status.
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- Chih-Hung Guo
- Institute of Biomedical Nutrition, Hung Kuang University, Taichung 433, Taiwan, ROC
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Mekahli D, Shaw V, Ledermann SE, Rees L. Long-term outcome of infants with severe chronic kidney disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2009; 5:10-7. [PMID: 19965538 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.05600809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES In 2000, we reported the outcome of 101 children with a GFR <20 ml/min per 1.73 m2 at 0.3 yr of age (range 0.0 to 1.5 yr). Long-term data on such young children are scarce. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS Mortality, treatment modalities, and growth were reanalyzed 9.9 yr later. RESULTS Of the 101 patients, 28 died and three were lost to follow-up during 13.90 yr (range 0.03 to 22.90 yr). One-, 2-, 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, and 22-yr survivals were 87, 81, 77, 75, 73, 72, and 64%, respectively. Fifty-one children had comorbidities. Sixty-six percent were tube fed for 1.7 yr (range 0.1 to 6.9 yr), 37% had a gastrostomy, and 13% had a Nissen fundoplication. Mean height SD score (SD) was -0.42 (2.33) at birth (n = 40), -2.07 (1.34) at 0.5 (n = 62), -1.93 (1.38) at 1 (n = 72), -1.14 (1.14) at 5 (n = 67), -1.04 (1.15) at 10 (n = 62), -1.84 (1.32) at 15 (n = 40), and -1.68 (1.52) at age > or =18 yr (n = 32). Comorbidities adversely influenced growth (P < 0.01) and final height (P = 0.02): Mean height SD score (SD) was -1.16 (1.38) in otherwise normal adults. CONCLUSIONS Growth and final height in infants with severe chronic kidney disease are influenced by comorbidity. Intensive feeding and early transplantation resulted in a mean adult height within the normal range in patients without comorbidities. Overall mortality is comparable to that of older children.
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- Djalila Mekahli
- Renal Office, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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The number of infants requiring chronic dialysis is small and has remained stable over the last decade. The majority have structural abnormalities of the urinary tract and over 50% are diagnosed antenatally. Mortality rate is high, particularly in infants with comorbidity, but has been improving. Management presents many challenges: as well as ethical issues, complications of dialysis are common and most infants need enteral feeding. Commitment from the family and medical team is crucial for success. However, the long-term outcome for otherwise healthy infants is comparable to that of older children.
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- Lesley Rees
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, UK.
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