Introduction of recommendations on the diagnosis and management of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in children proposed by the International Pediatric Nephrology Association / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

On May 7, 2020, the International Pediatric Nephrology Association released the clinical practice recommendations for the diagnosis and management of children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.The recommendations suggested new diagnostic definitions to guide treatment.In addition, more practical suggestions on diagnostic procedures of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, indications, contraindications and protocols for non-immunosuppressive and immunosuppressive therapies, and management of complications and end-stage kidney diseases were proposed.The main points of the recommendations are introduced in this article.