Progression to renal failure
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.47, pp.3-8, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 47
- Publication Date: 2005
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.3-8
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Chronic renal failure is characterized by a persistently abnormal glomerular filtration rate. It represents a developing process that is initiated by various causes, all with the common end result of persistent and usually progressive damage of varying severity to the kidneys.