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The St. Louis Children's Hospital nephrology program respects the special needs of children and is designed to foster the most positive physical, psychosocial and educational development in children with renal disorders. Treatment programs are geared specifically to promote understanding, interaction and independence for both the children and the family.
Throughout diagnosis and treatment, physicians and staff members in the nephrology unit are dedicated to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive care available. In addition, their goal is to continually educate parents and patients to help them gain a solid understanding of all care provided and procedures performed.
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The Renal Program at St. Louis Children's Hospital provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for all congenital and acquired kidney diseases in children and adolescents, including:
- High blood pressure
- Urinary tract infections and enuresis
- Fluid and electrolyte disorders
- Acute and chronic renal failure
- Renal transplantation
The best course of treatment for a child is determined after a diagnosis is made by the physician. Treatment plans may include:
- Outpatient diagnostic evaluation and ongoing care
- 24-hour care by pediatric renal specialists
- Specialized laboratory tests
- Medications
- Educational programs tailored to children and their families
- Renal dietary counseling
- Personal and family counseling
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Percutaneous renal biopsies
- Hemoperfusion and hemofiltration
- Transplantation , including pre-transplant and post-transplant care