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Resolution of Dialyzer Membrane-Associated Thrombocytopenia with Use of Cellulose Triacetate Membrane : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Olafiranye, Feyisayo
Kyaw, Win
Olafiranye, Oladipupo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Blood and dialyzer membrane interaction can cause significant thrombocytopenia through the activation of complement system.
The extent of this interaction determines the biocompatibility of the membrane.
Although the newer synthetic membranes have been shown to have better biocompatibility profile than the cellulose-based membranes, little is known about the difference in biocompatibility between synthetic membrane and modified cellulose membrane.
Herein, we report a case of a patient on hemodialysis who developed dialyzer-membrane-related thrombocytopenia with use of synthetic membrane (F200NR polysulfone).
The diagnosis of dialyzer membrane-associated thrombocytopenia was suspected by the trend of platelet count before and after dialysis, and the absence of other possible causes of thrombocytopenia.
We observed significant improvement in platelet count when the membrane was changed to modified cellulose membrane (cellulose triacetate).
In patients at high risk for thrombocytopenia, the modified cellulose membrane could be a better alternative to the standard synthetic membranes during hemodialysis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Olafiranye, Feyisayo& Kyaw, Win& Olafiranye, Oladipupo. 2011. Resolution of Dialyzer Membrane-Associated Thrombocytopenia with Use of Cellulose Triacetate Membrane : A Case Report. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Olafiranye, Feyisayo…[et al.]. Resolution of Dialyzer Membrane-Associated Thrombocytopenia with Use of Cellulose Triacetate Membrane : A Case Report. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Olafiranye, Feyisayo& Kyaw, Win& Olafiranye, Oladipupo. Resolution of Dialyzer Membrane-Associated Thrombocytopenia with Use of Cellulose Triacetate Membrane : A Case Report. Case Reports in Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448356