Outcome of Paediatric Kidney Transplant : An Experience From Lahore

Abstract

Objective: To analyze demography, clinical profile, complications & outcome of children after
kidney transplant.
Methods: Eleven patients (6 boys & 5 girls) who underwent kidney transplant from September
2008 till September 2013 were included in the study. Retrospective analysis of their record was
done.
Results: A significant improvement in growth parameters, hemoglobin level, cardiac function,
blood pressure and bone diseases was noted after kidney transplant
Conclusions: Kidney transplant is treatment of choice for patients having irreversible kidney
disease progressing toward end stage kidney disease. It is a superior modality offering not only
excretory function but also metabolic, endocrine, erythropoitic and acid base and mineral
homeostasis.