Current state of pediatric renal transplantation.
Renal transplantation is the goal for the pediatric patient with end stage renal disease. Recent advances in technology and immunosuppression have greatly enhanced patient and graft survival. However, the chronic immunosuppression exposes children to multiple complications and side effects. The current objective of pediatric renal transplantation is to develop management strategies which minimize or eliminate immunosuppression morbidities in order to maximize the growth and development of this unique population.
Smith
Jodi M
JM
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. jodi.smith@seattlechildrens.org
Fine
Richard N
RN
McDonald
Ruth A
RA
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D019520:Living Donors; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014019:Tissue Donors
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents