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Moghtaderi M, Amirzargar H, Bazargani B, Abbasi A, Fahimi D, Asgarian F. A 5-year follow-up study of renal status in children with posterior urethral valve dysfunction. Tehran Univ Med J 2025; 83 (1) :34-40
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Mastaneh Moghtaderi1 
, Hossein Amirzargar *2 , Behnaz Bazargani1 , Arash Abbasi1 , Daryoush Fahimi1 , Fahime Asgarian1
, Hossein Amirzargar *2 , Behnaz Bazargani1 , Arash Abbasi1 , Daryoush Fahimi1 , Fahime Asgarian1
1- Pediatric Chronic Kidney Diseases Research Center, Gene, Cell & Tissue Research Institute, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Division of Pediatric Urology, Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Division of Pediatric Urology, Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (1057 Views)
Background: Posterior urethral valve (PUV) is recognized as one of the most frequent causes of obstructive uropathy in the pediatric population, particularly in male infants. This congenital anomaly leads to variable degrees of urinary outflow obstruction, which may result in progressive renal damage and deterioration of kidney function over time. Despite advances in diagnostic modalities and surgical interventions, infants and children affected by PUV continue to demonstrate suboptimal long term renal outcomes, with a considerable proportion developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Understanding early predictors of adverse renal prognosis is essential to guide timely interventions and optimize follow up strategies. The present study aimed to assess the long term renal outcomes, over a minimum of five years, of patients with PUV treated at the Children’s Medical Center, and to investigate the role of preoperative serum creatinine levels as a predictor of future CKD in this patient group.
Methods: A cross sectional and retrospective study design was employed. The medical records of patients diagnosed with PUV between March 2011 and March 2016 who had at least five years of documented follow up were reviewed at the Children’s Medical Center in 2021. Data extracted included demographic characteristics, laboratory tests—particularly pre and post operative serum creatinine—ultrasound imaging results, surgical details, and follow up findings throughout the study period.
Results: Eighty one patients met the inclusion criteria, with a mean age at diagnosis of 105 days. At the five year follow up, the overall prevalence of CKD among these patients was estimated at approximately 9.9%. During the follow up period, one patient died due to kidney disease, one underwent kidney transplantation, and three required maintenance dialysis. Statistical analysis demonstrated that a preoperative creatinine level exceeding 1.15 mg/dL was strongly associated with the future development of CKD, showing 100% sensitivity and 75% specificity in predicting adverse long term renal outcomes.
Conclusion: This study underscores the persistent risk of CKD in children with PUV, even after surgical intervention. Regular and comprehensive monitoring of renal function remains vital in this high risk group. Preoperative serum creatinine may serve as a reliable, accessible, and clinically useful prognostic marker to identify patients who may benefit from closer follow up and proactive management strategies.
Methods: A cross sectional and retrospective study design was employed. The medical records of patients diagnosed with PUV between March 2011 and March 2016 who had at least five years of documented follow up were reviewed at the Children’s Medical Center in 2021. Data extracted included demographic characteristics, laboratory tests—particularly pre and post operative serum creatinine—ultrasound imaging results, surgical details, and follow up findings throughout the study period.
Results: Eighty one patients met the inclusion criteria, with a mean age at diagnosis of 105 days. At the five year follow up, the overall prevalence of CKD among these patients was estimated at approximately 9.9%. During the follow up period, one patient died due to kidney disease, one underwent kidney transplantation, and three required maintenance dialysis. Statistical analysis demonstrated that a preoperative creatinine level exceeding 1.15 mg/dL was strongly associated with the future development of CKD, showing 100% sensitivity and 75% specificity in predicting adverse long term renal outcomes.
Conclusion: This study underscores the persistent risk of CKD in children with PUV, even after surgical intervention. Regular and comprehensive monitoring of renal function remains vital in this high risk group. Preoperative serum creatinine may serve as a reliable, accessible, and clinically useful prognostic marker to identify patients who may benefit from closer follow up and proactive management strategies.
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