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A multivariate Cox proportional hazards model identified clinical factors associated with the development of CKD among patients with spina bifida.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n A total of 4\u202f380\u202f749 individuals were included: 12\u202f868 with spina bifida (median [IQR] age at diagnosis, 1 [0-8] years) and 4\u202f367\u202f881 without spina bifida. The median (IQR) follow-up was 15 (7-23) years. Among patients with spina bifida, the incidence rate of CKD was 2.7 (95% CI, 2.5-2.9) per 1000 person-years compared with 0.3 (95% CI, 0.3-0.3) per 1000 person-years among the general population. The incidence rates of ESRD were 0.3 (95% CI, 0.2-0.4) and 0.01 (95% CI, 0.01-0.01) per 1000 person-years for patients with and without spina bifida, respectively. Patients with spina bifida were diagnosed with CKD earlier than controls (median [IQR], 5 [1-13] years vs 10 [2-18] years;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.001; standardized difference\u2009=\u20090.411) and progressed to ESRD at a younger age as well (median [IQR], 8 [2-15] years vs 15 [7-22] years;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.001; standardized difference\u2009=\u20090.614). Earlier birth year, male sex, higher comorbidity score, history of diabetes, upper tract calculi, recurrent complex urinary tract infections, and urologic surgery were significantly associated with CKD among patients with spina bifida.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions and Relevance<\/jats:title>\n In this cohort study, pediatric patients with spina bifida faced a higher risk of CKD and ESRD, with onset about 5 to 7 years earlier compared with the general population. 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