Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are the main cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) in children, being the leading cause (50-70%) of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in children and young adults. Our study aimed to assess the natural evolution of various antenatally diagnosed renal malformations and to identify potential prognostic factors to guide the therapeutic management of patients with CAKUT.
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