Growth in children with chronic kidney disease and associated risk factors for short stature
Virgínia Barbosa de Melo,
Danielle Barbosa da Silva,
Matheus Dantas Soeiro
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Growth failure in chronic kidney disease is related to high morbidity and mortality. Growth retardation in this disease is multifactorial. Knowing the modifiable factors and establishing strategies to improve care for affected children is paramount. Objectives: To describe growth patterns in children with chronic kidney disease and the risk factors associated with short stature. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed anthropometric and epidemiological data, birth weight, prematurity, and bicarbon… Show more
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