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Published on: October 2, 2020
Impact of nocturnal hemodialysis on peripheral uremic neuropathy
Sassan Ghazan-Shahi1, Timothy Jee Kam Koh2, Christopher T Chan3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Health Network Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada. s_ghazanshahi@yahoo.ca.
Background:
Uremic neuropathy is a common complication in patients with end stage kidney disease. Its pathogenesis has been attributed to accumulation of uremic toxins. Kidney transplantation has been the best therapeutic option.
Case Presentation:
We describe a case of severe uremic peripheral neuropathy, which improved after conversion from a conventional renal replacement therapy to nocturnal hemodialysis.
Conclusion:
Enhanced uremic control by intensive hemodialysis may contribute at least in part to clinical and neurophysiological improvements of uremic neuropathy.
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