MRCPAEDS - CHRONIC-RENAL-FAILURE IN CHILDHOOD

Chronic renal failure in childhood is associated with diverse renal co nditions, and the progression to end-stage renal failure requiring dia lysis and transplantation may be ameliorated by close attention to blo od pressure control, correction of metabolic abnormalities and expert dietetic advice. The morbidity has been improved by the availability o f vitamin D analogues, erythropoietin and growth hormone. Dialysis and renal transplantation are possible at any age in specialist centres.