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Published on: July 19, 2018
A Down syndrome patient treated by peritoneal dialysis
Michael J Hausmann1, Daniel Landau
1Department of Nephrology, Soroka Medical Center, POB 151, Beer-Sheva 84101, Israel. hausmann@bgumail.bgu.ac.il
Abstract:
Down syndrome patients are apparently not suited for peritoneal dialysis because of lacking cooperation. We report on an adult Down syndrome patient living in a difficult social environment suffering from ESRD due to posterior urethral valve. Comorbid conditions include decreased left ventricular function, hepatitis B carrier stage and hypothyroidism. The committed mother of the patient treats the patient successfully by peritoneal dialysis for a period of two years without episode of peritonitis.
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