Thrombosis in Chronic Kidney Disease in Children

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children is a rare condition. An increased incidence has been observed in the last few years due to several factors, such as increased survival in chronic conditions, especially chronic kidney disease (CKD), use of catheters, and increased sensitivity of diagnostic to...

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Main Authors: Tudor Ilie Lazaruc, Lavinia Bodescu Amancei Ionescu, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Carmen Muntean (Duicu), Roxana Alexandra Bogos, Anca Ivanov, Georgiana Scurtu, Iuliana Magdalena Starcea, Ingrith Crenguta Miron, Maria Adriana Mocanu
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Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/12/2931
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author Tudor Ilie Lazaruc
Lavinia Bodescu Amancei Ionescu
Vasile Valeriu Lupu
Carmen Muntean (Duicu)
Roxana Alexandra Bogos
Anca Ivanov
Georgiana Scurtu
Iuliana Magdalena Starcea
Ingrith Crenguta Miron
Maria Adriana Mocanu
author_facet Tudor Ilie Lazaruc
Lavinia Bodescu Amancei Ionescu
Vasile Valeriu Lupu
Carmen Muntean (Duicu)
Roxana Alexandra Bogos
Anca Ivanov
Georgiana Scurtu
Iuliana Magdalena Starcea
Ingrith Crenguta Miron
Maria Adriana Mocanu
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description Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children is a rare condition. An increased incidence has been observed in the last few years due to several factors, such as increased survival in chronic conditions, especially chronic kidney disease (CKD), use of catheters, and increased sensitivity of diagnostic tools. VTE includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). VTE in children is associated with a two to six times higher mortality risk and a 5–10% prevalence of post-thrombotic syndrome. Overall, 5% of VTE episodes in children are associated with chronic kidney disease. The etiology of VTE in chronic kidney disease covers a wide range of pathologies. Various types of thrombotic complications may occur during long-term use of a chronic dialysis catheter. VTE occurs in 3% of children with nephrotic syndrome (NS). The risks for VTE and arterial thromboembolism (ATE) were particularly high in the first 6 months after the onset of NS. Other causes of VTE are graft rejection due to thrombosis of vascular anastomoses after kidney transplantation (3%) and autoimmune diseases (lupus nephritis, antiphospholipid syndrome). In this state-of-the-art overview, we have reviewed the physiologic and pathologic mechanisms underlying pediatric thrombosis and updated current diagnostic and treatment options, emphasizing personal experience as well.
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spelling doaj.art-bd10e83249494e6baef5928ef0fa8a132023-11-24T14:15:43ZengMDPI AGDiagnostics2075-44182022-11-011212293110.3390/diagnostics12122931Thrombosis in Chronic Kidney Disease in ChildrenTudor Ilie Lazaruc0Lavinia Bodescu Amancei Ionescu1Vasile Valeriu Lupu2Carmen Muntean (Duicu)3Roxana Alexandra Bogos4Anca Ivanov5Georgiana Scurtu6Iuliana Magdalena Starcea7Ingrith Crenguta Miron8Maria Adriana Mocanu9Department of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pediatrics I, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540088 Targu Mures, RomaniaDepartment of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaVenous thromboembolism (VTE) in children is a rare condition. An increased incidence has been observed in the last few years due to several factors, such as increased survival in chronic conditions, especially chronic kidney disease (CKD), use of catheters, and increased sensitivity of diagnostic tools. VTE includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). VTE in children is associated with a two to six times higher mortality risk and a 5–10% prevalence of post-thrombotic syndrome. Overall, 5% of VTE episodes in children are associated with chronic kidney disease. The etiology of VTE in chronic kidney disease covers a wide range of pathologies. Various types of thrombotic complications may occur during long-term use of a chronic dialysis catheter. VTE occurs in 3% of children with nephrotic syndrome (NS). The risks for VTE and arterial thromboembolism (ATE) were particularly high in the first 6 months after the onset of NS. Other causes of VTE are graft rejection due to thrombosis of vascular anastomoses after kidney transplantation (3%) and autoimmune diseases (lupus nephritis, antiphospholipid syndrome). In this state-of-the-art overview, we have reviewed the physiologic and pathologic mechanisms underlying pediatric thrombosis and updated current diagnostic and treatment options, emphasizing personal experience as well.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/12/2931venous thromboembolismchronic kidney diseasechild
spellingShingle Tudor Ilie Lazaruc
Lavinia Bodescu Amancei Ionescu
Vasile Valeriu Lupu
Carmen Muntean (Duicu)
Roxana Alexandra Bogos
Anca Ivanov
Georgiana Scurtu
Iuliana Magdalena Starcea
Ingrith Crenguta Miron
Maria Adriana Mocanu
Thrombosis in Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
Diagnostics
venous thromboembolism
chronic kidney disease
child
title Thrombosis in Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
title_full Thrombosis in Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
title_fullStr Thrombosis in Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
title_full_unstemmed Thrombosis in Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
title_short Thrombosis in Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
title_sort thrombosis in chronic kidney disease in children
topic venous thromboembolism
chronic kidney disease
child
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/12/2931
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