Therapeutic approach to FSGS in children

Therapy of primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in children incorporates conservative management and immunosuppression regimens to control proteinuria and preserve kidney function. In long-term cohort studies in adults and children with primary FSGS, renal survival has been directly ass...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Gipson, Debbie S., Gibson, Keisha, Gipson, Patrick E., Watkins, Sandra, Moxey-Mims, Marva
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2007
Materias:
Educational Feature
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1784542/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17109140
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00467-006-0310-4
Descripción
Sumario:Therapy of primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in children incorporates conservative management and immunosuppression regimens to control proteinuria and preserve kidney function. In long-term cohort studies in adults and children with primary FSGS, renal survival has been directly associated with degree of proteinuria control. This educational article reviews the current therapeutic approach toward children with primary FSGS.

Ejemplares similares