Understanding renal posttransplantation anemia in the pediatric population

Paul Joseph Galutira, Marcela Del Rio

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Abstract

Advances in renal transplantation management have proven to be beneficial in improving graft and patient survival. One of the properties of a well-functioning renal allograft is the secretion of adequate amounts of the hormone erythropoietin to stimulate erythropoiesis. Posttransplantation anemia (PTA) may occur at any point in time following transplantation, and the cause is multi-factoral. Much of our understanding of PTA is based on studies of adult transplant recipients. The limited number of studies that have been reported on pediatric renal transplant patients appear to indicate that PTA is prevalent in this patient population. Erythropoietin deficiency or resistance is commonly associated with iron deficiency. An understanding of the risk factors, pathophysiology and management of PTA in the pediatric renal transplant population may provide guidelines for clinicians and researchers in the pursuit of larger prospective randomized control studies aimed at improving our limited knowledge of PTA. Recognition of PTA through regular screening and evaluation of the multiple factors that may contribute to its development are recommended after transplantation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1079-1085
Number of pages7
JournalPediatric Nephrology
Volume27
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2012

Keywords

  • Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents
  • Erythropoietin
  • Iron deficiency
  • Posttransplantation anemia
  • Renal transplantation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Nephrology

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