Long-term follow-up of renal function in children after liver transplantation-a single center retrospective study

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common complication after liver transplantation (LT). Its prevalence with modern immunosuppression regimens, especially in children, is variable depending on the transplantation era. The study included 61 pediatric patients with at least 10 years of follow-up after liver transplantation remaining under constant care of the Department of Pediatric Surgery and Organ Transplantation. The analysis included several tests: Estimated glomerular function (eGFR), results of screening for renal tubular defects and blood concentrations of basic immunosuppressive drug-tacrolimus. CKD was diagnosed in 3% of children at 12 years after LT. The maintaining of tacrolimus concentrations >4 ng/mL in long-term observation was associated with a significant increase of microalbuminuria. The presence of microalbuminuria, regarded as a risk factor of CKD, confirmed the necessity of regular comprehensive assessment of patients in long-term follow-up.

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Kowalewski, G., Kaliciński, P., Stefanowicz, M., Grenda, R., Czubkowski, P., & Szymczak, M. (2021). Long-term follow-up of renal function in children after liver transplantation-a single center retrospective study. Children, 8(8). https://doi.org/10.3390/children8080633

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