Epidemiology and outcomes of pediatric transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy in Hong Kong.

Background: Transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) is an under-recognized yet potentially devastating complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) which had increased awareness in recent years. This report summarizes the demographics and outcomes of pediatric TA-TMA in Hong Kong.

Methods: All patients aged below 18 years who underwent HSCT in the Hong Kong Children's Hospital and were diagnosed to have TA-TMA during the 2-year period from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021 were included.

Demographics and long-term outcomes of children with end-stage kidney disease: A 20-year territory-wide study.

Aim: To evaluate the demographics and long-term patient outcomes of children with end-stage kidney disease in Hong Kong.

Methods: We conducted a cohort study at the Paediatric Nephrology Centre, the designated site providing kidney replacement therapy (KRT) for children in Hong Kong. The clinical characteristics and outcomes of all children who initiated chronic KRT before 19 years, between 2001 and 2020, were analysed.

Colostomy in children on chronic peritoneal dialysis.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate outcome of children on chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD) with a concurrent colostomy.

Methods: Patients were identified through the International Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Network (IPPN) registry. Matched controls were randomly selected from the registry.

Acquired cystic kidney disease: an under-recognized condition in children with end-stage renal disease.

Acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD) is a condition that occurs predominantly in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In contrast to hereditary cystic kidney disease, ACKD is characterized by the presence of multiple small cysts in bilaterally small kidneys. Limited pediatric data suggest a high incidence (21.