Renal replacement therapy for children throughout the world: the need for a global registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To describe the factors affecting the incidence of renal replacement therapy (RRT) among children, information from RRT registries is required. We aimed to give an overview of existing pediatric RRT registries worldwide, identify regions with a need to commence or increase data collection on pediatric RRT, and provide a rationale for developing a global RRT registry.

Methods

A survey assessing pediatric RRT registry status was sent to International Pediatric Nephrology Associateion (IPNA) members in 127 countries in January 2016. The survey was complemented by a systematic literature search for active pediatric RRT registries.

Results

Complete survey responses were retrieved from 94 countries (representing 86.2% of the world childhood population), with 84 (

SUBMITTER: Ploos van Amstel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5861175 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature