Transition of care from pediatric to adult nephrology post-renal transplant: a review.

ABSTRACT: Pediatric renal transplant recipients (RTRs) face heightened risks when they transition from a childhood nephrologist to an adult-centered one. The transition of care usually occurs when an individual is between ages 18 and 21 years, although some change providers earlier or later depending on varying circumstances. Turbulence during this shift can significantly impact daily life and, in severe cases, lead to graft loss. Several modern studies have explored the transition from pediatric to adult-centered nephrology care post-renal transplant. In this review, we first provide an overview of the differences between pediatric and adult renal transplant, highlighting unique challenges faced by pediatric patients such as donor-recipient size disparity, growth impairment, and need for additional

SUBMITTER: Sreenivas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467230 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature