Foreman J W, Chan J C
Division of Nephrology, Children's Medical Center, Richmond, VA.
J Pediatr. 1988 Nov;113(5):793-800. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(88)80003-9.
Chronic renal failure is an uncommon problem for pediatricians, but early recognition is important for maximizing growth and minimizing complications. Marked strides have been made in understanding and treating renal osteodystrophy. Recombinant erythropoietin holds the promise of reversing the anemia associated with renal insufficiency. Dialysis remains an important therapy for sustaining these children, and transplantation offers realistic hope for a functioning kidney.
慢性肾衰竭对于儿科医生来说并非常见问题，但早期识别对于促进患儿生长及减少并发症至关重要。在理解和治疗肾性骨营养不良方面已取得显著进展。重组促红细胞生成素有望扭转与肾功能不全相关的贫血。透析仍然是维持这些患儿生命的重要治疗方法，而肾移植为获得一个有功能的肾脏带来了切实的希望。
