Common reasons for a pediatric kidney transplant

This presentation will discuss the most common reasons that children need a kidney transplant, including: congenital abnormalities, inherited disease, glomerular diseases, as well as secondarily to other organ transplants. The presenter will also discuss the stages of chronic kidney disease and offer ways for patients and families to best monitor their kidney function with a Glomerular Filtration Rate Calculator (GFR). oads to transplant and take away helpful insights and advice for those just starting out. The presenters were available for a live question and answer session during this presentation. Chapters: 00:00: Presentation 45:10: Q&A Presenter: Stephanie Kerkvliet, MD, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Intro music: "Meaningless" by Moby. Used with permission. Outro music: "Glassene Ab Oz (Inst Mix)" by Moby. Used with permission.