Progression to renal failure

Topaloglu R.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.47, pp.3-8, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.