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ArticleDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Assessment of Kidney Function Discrepancies in Pediatric CAKUT Patients Using Bedside Schwartz Equation and Renal Scintigraphy.

Ruxandra Maria Steflea, Geethiikha Jammula, Akhila Kanka, Caius Glad Streian, Felix Bratosin, Avram Cecilia Roberta, Monica Susan, Octavia Oana Harich, Casiana Boru, Sonia Tanasescu and 4 more

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Ruxandra Maria StefleaDepartment of Pediatrics, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Geethiikha JammulaFaculty of Medicine, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Ramavarappadu, Vijayawada 520008, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Akhila KankaFaculty of Medicine, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Ramavarappadu, Vijayawada 520008, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Caius Glad StreianDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Felix BratosinDepartment of Infectious Disease, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4711-4315
Avram Cecilia RobertaDepartment of Residential Training and Post-University Courses, "Vasile Goldis" Western University, 310414 Arad, Romania.
Monica SusanDepartment of Internal Medicine I, Centre for Preventive Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Octavia Oana HarichDepartment III of Functional Sciences, Discipline of Physiology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Casiana BoruDepartment of Medicine, "Vasile Goldis" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 310414 Timisoara, Romania.
Sonia TanasescuDepartment of Pediatrics, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Dan-Mihai CristescuResearch Centre of Timisoara Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Andreea-Mihaela BantaDoctoral School, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Gabriela DorosDepartment of Pediatrics, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Bogdan FecicheDepartment of Urology, Emergency County Hospital Oradea, Strada Gheorghe Doja 65, 410169 Oradea, Romania.

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objectivesThis research explores the correlation between estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) obtained using the bedside Schwartz equation, and renal scintigraphy in children with congenital kidney and urinary tract abnormalities (CAKUT). The objective is to enhance understanding and management of renal health in this demographic by analyzing kidney size-function relationships.

methodsA retrospective observational analysis was performed on 94 pediatric CAKUT patients at the "Louis Turcanu" Emergency Hospital for Children, Timisoara. Kidney function data, extracted from medical records, were evaluated using the Schwartz equation, renal scintigraphy, and the gold standard iohexol clearance. Ethical approval was secured for the study, which employed descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including

resultsSignificant variances were found in eGFRs across different body surface area (BSA) percentiles. For instance, the eGFR for the right kidney in the 25th-50th BSA percentile (102.02 ± 41.52 mL/min/BSA) was notably higher than that of the left (35.60 ± 26.05 mL/min/BSA;

conclusionsThis comparison indicates a complex relationship between eGFR values and kidney size, suggesting potential inaccuracies in standard bedside eGFR measurements for pediatric CAKUT patients. The findings underscore the necessity for accurate diagnostic tools specifically designed for pediatric applications and advocate for the integration of multiple diagnostic techniques to improve clinical management.

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chronic kidney diseasekidney function assessmentkidney imagingpediatric nephrologyrenal scintigraphy

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