When is one kidney not enough?
Most renal failure in children results from congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUTs). Sanna-Cherchi et al. predict that by 30 years of age, nearly 50% of patients with a solitary kidney would be receiving dialysis. This outcome differs markedly from that of renal-transplant donors, who have no increased risk for renal failure. Because morbidity from CAKUTs may not develop until adulthood, these patients should be closely followed throughout life.
Chevalier
Robert L
RL
Department of Pediatrics, Box 800386, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA. rlc2m@virginia.edu
D001724:Birth Weight; D002648:Child; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000002:abnormalities*