Effective ultrafiltration with acute peritoneal dialysis in a child with diuretic-resistant nephrotic edema
Joint Authors
Barman, Himesh
Sirie, Rokoloukho
Duwarah, Sourabh Gohain
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 4 (31 Aug. 2015), pp.743-746, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2015-08-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Edema is a cardinal feature of the nephrotic syndrome and sometimes merits independent treatment.
The use of diuretics is usually sufficient in the treatment of edema.
Ultrafiltration (UF) may sometimes be needed in diuretic-resistant states.
The use of UF for steroid-resistant nephrotic edema is scarce in children.
We report a child with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome with diuretic-resistant nephrotic edema treated successfully using acute peritoneal dialysis as a means of UF.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Barman, Himesh& Sirie, Rokoloukho& Duwarah, Sourabh Gohain. 2015. Effective ultrafiltration with acute peritoneal dialysis in a child with diuretic-resistant nephrotic edema. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 26, no. 4, pp.743-746.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Barman, Himesh…[et al.]. Effective ultrafiltration with acute peritoneal dialysis in a child with diuretic-resistant nephrotic edema. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 26, no. 4 (Jul. / Aug. 2015), pp.743-746.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Barman, Himesh& Sirie, Rokoloukho& Duwarah, Sourabh Gohain. Effective ultrafiltration with acute peritoneal dialysis in a child with diuretic-resistant nephrotic edema. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2015. Vol. 26, no. 4, pp.743-746.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-592777
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 746
Record ID
BIM-592777