Chronic renal failure in childhood.
Chronic renal failure in childhood is associated with diverse renal conditions, and the progression to end-stage renal failure requiring dialysis and transplantation may be ameliorated by close attention to blood pressure control, correction of metabolic abnormalities and expert dietetic advice. The morbidity has been improved by the availability of vitamin D analogues, erythropoietin and growth hormone. Dialysis and renal transplantation are possible at any age in specialist centres.
Watson
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City Hospital, Nottingham.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012944:Social Support