Original Article
The Burden and Outcome of Pediatric Renal Admissions at the Federal Teaching Hospital
Abakaliki: A 3‑year Review (2011–2013)
Author(s):
Muoneke VU*, Una AF, Eke CB and Anyanwu OU
Background: Renal diseases are important causes of morbidity and mortality in children
worldwide particularly in the resource�poor countries of sub�Saharan Africa. Adequate data
on these diseases in children in our setting are limited as a result of late/nonpresentation.
Aim: The aim of the study is to review the pattern and outcome of pediatric renal
admissions at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FETH) Abakaliki over a 3�year period.
Subjects and Methods: This was a retrospective observational review of all childhood renal
admissions in FETH, Abakaliki, Ebonyi state between 2011 and 2013. Relevant clinical
data extracted from the hospital records included patients� biodata, presenting symptom(s),
examination finding (s), laboratory investigation results as well as treatment and outcome using
a semiâÂ?Â?structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed us.. Read More»
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