Pediatric Kidney Transplantation
10.3339/jkspn.2021.25.1.8
- Author:
Yeon Hee LEE
1
;
Hee Gyung KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:2
- From:Childhood Kidney Diseases
2021;25(1):8-13
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Pediatric kidney transplantation is the best option since it can achieve near normal glomerular filtration rate, adequate fluid balance, and autonomic endocrine function of the kidney in end-stage kidney disease. However, pediatric kidney transplantation is difficult because children are developing and growing, management and complications of pediatric kidney transplantation are different from those of adults. This review covers the current status of pediatric kidney transplantation in Korea, key considerations that must be taken before kidney transplantation in children, and management strategy of immunosuppression and common complications.
