Pediatric renal transplantation--Indian experience.
Indian Pediatr
; 1998 Mar; 35(3): 231-5
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze our experience with renal transplantation in children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in India.DESIGN:
Retrospective study.METHODS:
Over the last 7.5 years, 27 renal transplants were performed on children below 12 years of age, 8 children were less than 6 years old, 19 were between 6 and 12 years of age. Sixteen children had underlying glomerular disease while eleven had tubulointerstitial renal disease. Transperitoneal approach was used in smaller recipients weighing less than 12 kg. Extraperitoneal approach was used in the remainder. Triple immunosuppression with Cyclosporine, Azathioprine and Steroids was used in all cases.RESULTS:
Follow-up period ranged from 6 months to 7.5 years (mean 3.7 years). There were 10 episodes of acute rejection. Three cases of acute rejection failed to respond to therapy. No surgical complications were encountered. Graft survival was 73.2% at one year and 71% at two years. Satisfactory rehabilitation was achieved in children with functioning grafts.CONCLUSIONS:
Renal transplantation in children in India offers an acceptable choice in ESRD as anywhere in the world.
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Assunto principal:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Taxa de Sobrevida
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Seguimentos
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Transplante de Rim
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Sobrevivência de Enxerto
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article