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Lupus nephritis patients on maintenance dialysis in Hong Kong
The International Journal of Artificial Organs
|December 1, 1989
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Maintenance dialysis for lupus nephritis patients showed positive outcomes. Dialysis led to significant improvement in lupus activity, with many patients achieving rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Immunology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Lupus nephritis is a severe autoimmune condition affecting the kidneys.
- End-stage renal disease often necessitates renal replacement therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of maintenance dialysis in patients with lupus nephritis.
- To assess the impact of dialysis on extra-renal lupus activity.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 11 lupus nephritis patients requiring maintenance dialysis.
- Two patients received hemodialysis (HD); nine received continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
Main Results:
- Marked regression of extra-renal lupus activity was observed post-dialysis.
- Seven of eleven patients were fully rehabilitated; four died.
- One patient experienced lupus nephritis recurrence post-transplantation.
Conclusions:
- Maintenance dialysis is a viable option for lupus nephritis patients with end-stage renal disease.
- Dialysis can lead to significant improvement in systemic lupus activity.
Abstract:
Eleven patients with lupus nephritis required maintenance dialysis. Two were on haemodialysis (HD), 9 on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). One was subsequently transplanted and recurrence of lupus nephritis occurred at 9 months posttransplant. One discontinued CAPD after 6 months; 4 died and the remaining 7 were fully rehabilitated. There was marked regression of extra-renal lupus activity post-dialysis.