Long-term outcome of pediatric renal transplantation: the Norwegian experience in three eras 1970-2006.

During the years 1970-2006, 251 renal transplantations were performed in 178 children in Norway. The proportion of LD was 84%. Transplantations were performed preemptively in 52%.

[Dialysis treatment of infants with end stage failure].

Background: End stage renal failure in infants is rare, and was until recently regarded as untreatable. Advancements in dialysis techniques and other renal replacement therapy, have now made lifesaving treatment possible.

Material And Methods: Three infants who developed end stage renal failure shortly after birth and were subsequently treated with long-term dialysis (as a bridge to transplantation) are presented and their results are compared with those from other dialysis centres.