Aetiology

Aetiology of Paediatric End-stage Renal Failure in Jordan: A Multicentre Study

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.151

Pages:

263–6

Synopsis:

This is the first report on the aetiology of end-stage renal failure in Jordan. The most common aetiologies were congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract, 56.0%, heredofamilial disorders, 23.2%, and glomerulopathies, 22.9%.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The purpose of this study was to find out the aetiology of end-stage renal failure (ESRF) in children in Jordan.

Received:

17 Jun, 2014

Accepted:

11 Aug, 2014

PDF Attachment:

wimj_iss2_2016_263-66.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

children

Aetiology

chronic kidney disease

Jordan

end-stage renal failure

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 11 May, 2015

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Terminal Ileum Duplication; an Unusual Case of Small Bowel Obstruction

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 2: Feb (2013)

DOI:

Doi:10.7727/wimj.2011.213

Pages:

155–7

ABSTRACT

Duplications of the alimentary tract are uncommon congenital anomalies that usually present during infancy and early childhood. The case of an adolescent presenting with small bowel obstruction secondary to a duplication cyst is presented and the challenges in the management described.

Received:

14 Nov, 2011

Accepted:

06 Dec, 2011

PDF Attachment:

dr_ms_newnham_wimj_february.pdf

Journal Sections:

Case Reports

Keywords:

Aetiology

ileum abnormalities

intestinal obstruction