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Sleep disorders are common in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and can be associated with behavioral problems, inattention, poor school performance, and a decrease in health-related quality of life scores. Sleep disorders may contribute to these complications, and early identification with appropriate intervention of sleep abnormalities may lead to an improvement in patient outcomes.

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Chua, A.N. (2017). Sleep Disorders. In: Warady, B., Schaefer, F., Alexander, S. (eds) Pediatric Dialysis Case Studies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55147-0_28

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