title: Peritoneal dialysis in infants and young children.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
authors: Joshua
authors: J
authors: Zaritsky
authors: Bradley A
authors: BA
authors: Warady
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002657:Child Development; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015314:Dialysis Solutions; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000941:ethics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D015314:Dialysis Solutions