Clinical Management of Children with a Congenital Solitary Functioning Kidney: Overview and Recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Context

A congenital solitary functioning kidney (cSFK) is a common developmental defect that predisposes to hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a consequence of hyperfiltration. Every urologist takes care of patients with a cSFK, since some will need lifelong urological care or will come with clinical problems or questions to an adult urologist later in life.

Objective

We aim to provide clear recommendations for the initial clinical management and follow-up of children with a cSFK.

Evidence acquisition

PubMed and EMBASE were searched to identify relevant publications, which were combined with guidelines on related topics and expert opinion.

Evidence synthesis

Initially, cSFK diagnosis should be confirmed and risk factors for kidney injury should b

SUBMITTER: Groen In 't Woud S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8317823 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature