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ArticlePediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)2024

Volume expansion mitigates Shiga toxin-producing E. coli-hemolytic uremic syndrome in children.

Johannes Böckenhauer, Raphael Schild, Markus J Kemper, Thomas Henne, Marie V Stein, Jun Oh, Sebastian Loos

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Article in Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Johannes BöckenhauerUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Children's Hospital, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
Raphael SchildUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Children's Hospital, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
Markus J KemperDepartment of Pediatrics, Asklepios Klink Nord, Hamburg, Germany.
Thomas HenneUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Children's Hospital, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
Marie V SteinUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Children's Hospital, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
Jun OhUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Children's Hospital, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
Sebastian LoosUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Children's Hospital, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany. s.loos@uke.de.ORCID 0000-0002-8620-042X
Universität Hamburg · DEAsklepios Kliniken Hamburg · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundShiga toxin-producing E. coli-hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS) is associated with high morbidity and relevant mortality. Previous small studies showed that volume expansion could improve the course and outcome of STEC-HUS. The aim of this single-center study was to evaluate the effect of volume expansion on the clinical course and outcome in STEC-HUS.

methodsData of pediatric patients with STEC-HUS were analyzed retrospectively. Course and outcome of patients treated with volume expansion (VE) from 2019 to 2022 (n = 38) were compared to historical controls (HC) from 2009 to 2018 (n = 111).

resultsPatients in the VE group had a significant relative median weight gain compared to HC (7.8% (3.4-11.3) vs. 1.2% (- 0.7-3.9), p < 0.0001) 48 h after admission. The need for dialysis was not reduced by VE (VE 21/38 (55.3%) vs. HC 64/111 (57.7%), p = 0.8). However, central nervous system involvement (impairment of consciousness, seizures, focal neurological deficits, and/or visual disturbances) was significantly reduced (VE 6/38 (15.8%) vs. HC 38/111 (34.2%), p = 0.039). None of the patients in the VE group died or developed chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 5, whereas in the HC group, three patients died and three patients had CKD stage 5 at discharge.

conclusionsThis study suggests that volume expansion may be associated with the mitigation of the acute course of STEC-HUS, especially severe neurological involvement and the development of CKD. Prospective trials should lead to standardized protocols for volume expansion in children with STEC-HUS.

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Escherichia coli InfectionsHemolytic-Uremic SyndromeKidney Failure, ChronicShiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coliChildHumansProspective StudiesRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesShiga ToxinShiga ToxinEHECHUSHyperhydrationOutcomeSTECVolume expansion

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PMID38240870
PMCPMC11026235
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