Pediatric patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) usually receive dialysis treatment before undergoing transplantation. The development of dialysis programs in specialized pediatric nephrology units has led to the improved survival and rehabilitation of children with ESRD. The authors of this Review discuss the various medical, surgical, nutritional and psychosocial factors that need to be considered in order to provide optimal hemodialysis to children with ESRD.
- Dominik Müller
- Stuart L. Goldstein