Introduction
Editors Contributiors (alphabetical order) Introductory remarks Editor Ida Van Biljon Contributors (in alphabetical order) Rajendra Bhimma Priya Gajjar Mignon McCulloch Peter Nourse Introductory remarks For children with end stage renal failure there are 4 treatment options: Pre-emptive kidney transplantation is the ideal treatment for suitable patients and in most cases implies live related kidn
Contributiors (alphabetical order)
Editor
Ida Van Biljon
Contributors (in alphabetical order)
Rajendra Bhimma
Priya Gajjar
Mignon McCulloch
Peter Nourse
Introductory remarks
For children with end stage renal failure there are 4 treatment options:
- Pre-emptive kidney transplantation is the ideal treatment for suitable patients and in most cases implies live related kidney transplantation
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Haemodialysis
- Conservative treatment without dialysis
Chronic dialysis should be delivered in the context of a comprehensive and integrated service for renal therapies, including:
- Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
- Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD)
- Haemodialysis (including temporary backup HD facilities)
- Transplantation
- Conservative care
The choice of treatment modality should be decided upon by considering the following factors:
- Contraindications to a specific form of dialysis
- Caregiver/parent and patient preference (where applicable)
- Quality of life factors
- Treating practitioners advice
Van Biljon I, Bhimma R, Gajjar P, McCulloch M, Nourse P. Guideline for Chronic Dialysis in Children in South Africa. South African Renal Society; 2015.