Abstract:Objectives: Linear growth impairment frequently accompanies chronic kidney disease in children. Despite successful renal transplant, growth retardation may persist in renal allograft recipients.
Materials and Methods:We recorded the longitudinal growth and biochemical data of prepubertal children during the first 2 years after renal transplant in 34 children (18 boys [52.9%]; mean age at renal transplant, 7.3 ± 2.5 y; range, 1.4 to 9.8 y). Height standard deviation scores were calculated. The patients were div… Show more
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