Long-term results of renal transplantation in children with the prune-belly syndrome.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

We assessed the long-term efficacy of renal transplantation in children with the prune-belly syndrome.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

We retrospectively compared the outcomes of renal transplantation in 9 children with the prune-belly syndrome and 100 with malformative uropathy.

RESULTS:

Graft survival in the prune-belly syndrome and control groups was 50 and 72% at 5 years, and 50 and 47% at 10 years, respectively (not statistically significant). No statistically significant increase in serum creatinine was noted at 10 years in children with the prune-belly syndrome. Two patients with the prune-belly syndrome underwent internal urethrotomy after transplantation. All patients voided well and did not require intermittent catheterization.

CONCLUSIONS:

Renal transplantation in children with the prune-belly syndrome is not associated with a high rate of failure. However, these patients must be followed with regular urological evaluation since voiding efficiency may deteriorate.

• Authors: E Fontaine, L Salomon, M F Gagnadoux, P Niaudet, M Broyer, D Beurton
• Journal: The Journal of urology (J Urol) Vol. 158 Issue 3 Pt 1 Pg. 892-4 (Sep 1997) ISSN: 0022-5347 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9258114 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Graft Survival
• Humans
• Kidney Transplantation
• Male
• Prune Belly Syndrome (mortality, surgery)
• Retrospective Studies
• Survival Rate
• Time Factors