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Pediatric Nephrology delves into acute and chronic ailments impacting the renal function of children, as well as disturbances in kidney-related fluid and electrolyte balance. Within this specialized field, Pediatric Nephrologists address a diverse range of conditions in children, encompassing kidney failure, hypertension, hereditary kidney disorders, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and abnormalities in urine composition, such as the presence of blood and protein.
At Rainbow Children's Hospital, our Pediatric Renal Transplantation Program stands out with an impeccable 100% success rate, encompassing both ABO compatible and incompatible transplantation procedures. Our proficiency extends to the management of Nephrotic Syndrome, including its complicated and steroid-resistant variants, Acute Nephritis, Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Renal Failure, Hereditary Nephropathy, Renal Tubular Disorders, Childhood Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Pediatric Renal Transplantation, which includes both ABO compatible and incompatible transplantations. We also equipped with experts in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, encompassing CVVH/CVVHD/ CVVHDF, Plasmapheresis, and CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis).
With our specialized expertise in kidney transplants, chronic renal failure, acute kidney injuries, and urogenital abnormalities, Rainbow Children's Hospital takes pride in being the first multispecialty hospital in India to offer neonatal hemodialysis services. We have successfully conducted over 1000 hemodialysis sessions, including 600 sessions of CRRT, even for infants with a weight as low as 3 kilograms.
Our Pediatric Nephrology department is embedded with advanced and sophisticated facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of various renal diseases, encompassing the following conditions:
Acute kidney injury
Acute nephritis
Childhood hypertension (high blood pressure)
Chronic renal failure
Developmental abnormalities of the kidneys
Hematuria (blood in urine)
Hereditary nephropathy
Nephrotic syndrome (characterized by protein leakage through the kidneys)
Pyelonephritis
Renal calculi (kidney stones)
Renal tubular disorders leading to acid-base and electrolyte imbalances
Renal vasculitis
Urogenital abnormalities and their surgical management
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
Vitamin D refractory Rickets
Voiding disorders such as bedwetting
Key Highlights:
Expertise in early detection of kidney problems in children
Advanced diagnostic techniques
Ability to treat the most complex and critical cases
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Dietitian support - For getting proper nutrition through a recommended diet
Specialty consultations and perinatal testing - For expectant parents whose babies were diagnosed with kidney abnormalities during the pregnancy
Group meetings - These should be scheduled regularly and have teenage mentors and nephrology staff members. The kids with nephrology issues should feel free to talk to others with the same issues and share their concerns
Social workers support - For helping the children work on what they are feeling because of the condition they are going through.
Dialysis - This is a treatment form in which the blood is filtered through a machine until the kidneys heal. The filtering continues until the kidney transplant is done.
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy - In this treatment, the dialysis is allowed to happen slowly over a duration of 24 hours.
The latest treatment approaches for children with renal issues are the following:
3D printing - Radiologists can use this for creating 3D models of complicated anatomy from MRI and CT scans. This can help the nephrologists in planning their approach.
Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery
Fertility Preservation Program for children - This program is for a child suffering from any condition that can affect their fertility in the future.
Proton Beam therapy - It is an option for kids suffering from some form of cancer. Conventional radiation therapy is more harmful to children as their organs are still in development.
Fetal surgery - This surgical option is for fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and spina bifida.