LONG-TERM QUALITY-OF-LIFE AFTER KIDNEY-TRANSPLANTATION IN CHILDHOOD

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MOREL, P
ALMOND, PS
MATAS, AJ
GILLINGHAM, KJ
CHAU, C
BROWN, A
KASHTAN, CE
MAUER, SM
CHAVERS, B
NEVINS, TE
DUNN, DL
SUTHERLAND, DER
PAYNE, WD
NAJARIAN, JS
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[1] UNIV MINNESOTA HOSP & CLIN, DEPT SURG, BOX 328, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455 USA
[2] UNIV SIERRA LEONE, NJALA UNIV COLL, DEPT PEDIAT, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
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10.1097/00007890-199107000-00010
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
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Transplantation is the treatment of choice for children with end-stage renal disease. However, the long-term quality of life and socioprofessional outcome for those with successful transplants have not previously been reported. We studied these factors in patients trans-planted when < 18 years old who currently have greater-than-or-equal-to 10 years of graft function. A total of 57 questionnaires were sent out; 57 (100%) responded [24 female and 33 male patients; average (+/- SD) age at tx = 10 +/- 5 years (0.9-17.7); average f/u = 15.6 +/- 3 years (10-26); current age = 26 +/- 5 years (12-38); 26 had > 1 transplant]. Of the 57 respondents, 9 are < 18 (all are in school); 48 are greater-than-or-equal-to 18 (7 in school, 37 employed, 4 unemployed); 12 are married, 1 engaged, and 2 divorced; and 9 have children. While in school, 43 (75%) had participated in sports, 37 (65%) in other extracurricular activities; 7 (12%) were A and 33 (58%) B students; 15 (26%) received awards or scholarships. For those working, the range of occupations is broad (average work week = 41 +/- 5 hr). Health-related absence from work has been nonexistent for 93%. Health is rated as good to excellent by 91% and fair by 9%. The future is regarded as hopeful or promising by 80%. Similarly, 89% are satisfied with life in general; 95% said health never or seldom interferes with family life; 95% feel health and drug side effects are of no or minor concern in sexual relationships. Only 3% feel health is a problem in maintaining a sexual relationship (4 1 % are not sexually active). Only 4% stated that health often interferes with social life; 98% meet with friends on a regular basis; 76% are satisfied with personal relationships and 8% dissatisfied; 91% are satisfied with their ability to perform at work or school and 5% dissatisfied. Of note, 32% are dissatisfied with body appearance. Major concerns are short stature and brittle bones. Major suggestions include education/support groups to deal with teasing at school and peer problems. We conclude that transplanted children with long-term graft function have a favorable social and professional outcome. Overall, quality of life seems excellent.
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