ArticlePediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)2022
Kidney disease profile and encountered problems during follow-up in Syrian refugee children: a multicenter retrospective study.
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- Children and young people at the intersection of chronic illness and migration: a scoping review.BMC global and public health · 2025Pooled it
- CKD in Migrants: From Epidemiology to Challenges.Kidney international reports · 2026Review
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- Delphi study on evidence-based CKD prevention strategies for nurses in resource-limited settings: focus on e-learning implementation.BMC nephrology · 2025Article
- Comparison of refugee patients with cystic fibrosis and their counterpart children from Turkey during the war.European journal of pediatrics · 2024Article
- Disasters and kidney care: pitfalls and solutions.Nature reviews. Nephrology · 2023Review
- Management of pediatric dialysis and kidney transplant patients after natural or man-made disasters.Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) · 2023Review
- Wars and Children.Turkish archives of pediatrics · 2022Article
- Chronic kidney disease in immigrant children: an emerging clinical-epidemiological scenario in clinical practice.Jornal brasileiro de nefrologiaArticle
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Abstract
backgroundChildren are one of the most vulnerable groups in conflict zones, especially those with chronic diseases. This study aimed to investigate kidney disease profiles and problems during follow-up in a population of Syrian refugee children residing in Turkey.
methodsSyrian refugee children aged between 0 and 18 years were included in the study. Demographic data, diagnosis, particular interventions due to nephrological problems, and problems encountered during follow-up were obtained from all participating pediatric nephrology centers.
resultsData from 633 children from 22 pediatric nephrology centers were included. Mean age of the children was 94.8 ± 61.7 months and 375 were male (59%). 57.7% had parental consanguinity and 23.3% had a close relative(s) with kidney disease. The most common kidney diseases were congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) (31.0%), glomerular disease (19.9%), chronic kidney disease (CKD) (14.8%), and urolithiasis (10.7%). Frequent reasons for CAKUT were nonobstructive hydronephrosis (23.0%), vesico-ureteral reflux (18.4%), and neurogenic bladder (15.8%). The most common etiology of glomerular diseases was nephrotic syndrome (69%). Ninety-four children had CKD, and 58 children were on chronic dialysis. Six children had kidney transplantation. Surgical intervention was performed on 111 patients. The language barrier, lack of medical records, and frequent disruptions in periodic follow-ups were the main problems noted.
conclusionsCAKUT, glomerular disease, and CKD were highly prevalent in Syrian refugee children. Knowing the frequency of chronic diseases and the problems encountered in refugees would facilitate better treatment options and preventive measures.
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