目的:对非肾病综合征的晚期肾病(ESRD)患儿的神经心理学功能和行为与同胞对照儿童进行比较。研究是在加拿大Vancouver和Halifax的两个具三级医疗水平的儿科教学医院里进行的。ESRD患儿均在等待肾脏移植,有的进行等待透析治疗,有的正在进行透析治疗,22名同胞作为对照。神经心理学评估包括智力测试、学业成绩、记忆力、运动能力、个人品行以及自尊心等项内 PURPOSE: To compare the neuropsychological function and behavior of children with advanced nephropathy (ESRD) with non-nephrotic syndrome with sibling control children. The study was conducted at two tertiary-level pediatric teaching hospitals in Vancouver and Halifax, Canada. ESRD children are waiting for kidney transplants, some waiting for dialysis treatment, and some ongoing dialysis treatment, 22 siblings as a control. Neuropsychological assessment includes intelligence tests, academic records, memory, athletic ability, personal conduct, and self-esteem