Renal transplantation in infants and children.
Indian J Pediatr
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1999 Mar-Apr; 66(2): 263-75
Artículo
en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-79980
ABSTRACT
Renal transplantation is the treatment of choice in children with end stage renal disease. Advances in organ retrieval and preservation, improved surgical techniques and postsurgical care, newer immunosuppressive drugs and prevention and treatment of infections have significantly improved survival of the renal allograft. The absolute requirements for a transplant are compatible blood group and a negative cytotoxic crossmatch. HLA identical grafts have a longer half-life than those that are less well matched. The immunosuppressive drugs most often used are cyclosporin A (or tacrolimus), azathioprine (or mycophenolate mofetil) and prednisone. Complications following transplantation include episodes of acute rejection, serious bacterial and viral infections, hypertension and recurrence of primary disease in the allograft. Each centre must have standard protocols for pre-transplant evaluation, and monitoring during surgery and in the post-operative period. Socio-economic factors should be evaluated before offering renal transplantation to children in developing countries.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Preservación de Órganos
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Cuidados Posoperatorios
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Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Factores Socioeconómicos
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Humanos
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Niño
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Rechazo de Injerto
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Inmunosupresores
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Lactante
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Fallo Renal Crónico
Tipo de estudio:
Guía de Práctica Clínica
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Año:
1999
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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