Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 25, 2026

Surgical Techniques for Catheter Placement and 5/6 Nephrectomy in Murine Models of Peritoneal Dialysis
07:11

Surgical Techniques for Catheter Placement and 5/6 Nephrectomy in Murine Models of Peritoneal Dialysis

Published on: July 19, 2018

16.2K

Ischaemic Colitis during Haemodialysis

F Sapmaz1, I H Kalkan2, S Guliter2

  • 1Kirikkale University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Kirikkale, Turkey,

The West Indian Medical Journal
|February 25, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Ischaemic colitis, a bowel condition from reduced blood supply, is linked to factors like diabetes. This case study shows conservative treatment effectively managed ischaemic colitis in a patient undergoing haemodialysis.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Nephrology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Ischaemic colitis is a significant cause of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (6-18%).
  • Predisposing factors include diabetes mellitus, hypotension, advanced age, aortic surgery, and peripheral vascular disease.
  • The condition arises from compromised blood supply to the bowel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of ischaemic colitis in a patient undergoing haemodialysis.
  • To evaluate the response to conservative treatment in this specific patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Review of clinical data for a patient with ischaemic colitis on haemodialysis.
  • Assessment of treatment outcomes with conservative management.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with ischaemic colitis.
  • Conservative treatment was initiated.
  • A good clinical response to conservative treatment was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Ischaemic colitis can occur in patients on haemodialysis.
  • Conservative management may be an effective treatment strategy for ischaemic colitis in haemodialysis patients.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering ischaemic colitis in the differential diagnosis for gastrointestinal bleeding in this patient group.

Keywords:
Haemodialysisischaemic colitis

More Related Videos

Modeling Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Injury in Proximal Tubular Epithelial Cells06:23

Modeling Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Injury in Proximal Tubular Epithelial Cells

Published on: November 21, 2025

635
A Retrograde Implantation Approach for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement in Mice06:27

A Retrograde Implantation Approach for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement in Mice

Published on: July 20, 2022

3.4K

Related Concept Videos

Hemodialysis II: Procedure and Complications01:24

Hemodialysis II: Procedure and Complications

DialyzersA hemodialysis (HD) dialyzer is a plastic cartridge containing thousands of parallel hollow fibers, which serve as semipermeable membranes. These fibers are typically made from cellulose-based or other synthetic materials. During HD, blood is pumped into the top of the cartridge and distributed among these fibers. Simultaneously, dialysis fluid, known as dialysate, is introduced into the bottom of the cartridge, bathing the outside of the fibers. Across the semipermeable membrane,...
1.7K
Hemodialysis III: Nursing Management01:25

Hemodialysis III: Nursing Management

The nursing management of a patient undergoing hemodialysis includes several critical steps, starting with a thorough assessment before the procedure.Before the Hemodialysis ProcedureFirst, record the patient's vital signs—blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature—to establish a baseline. This baseline is essential for detecting conditions such as hypotension that could impact the patient's response to dialysis. Document the patient's pre-dialysis weight, as this...
1.4K
Hemodialysis I: Introduction01:25

Hemodialysis I: Introduction

Hemodialysis (HD) is a medical treatment that artificially removes waste products, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to perform these functions effectively. In this process, blood is filtered through a semipermeable membrane, allowing for the selective removal of waste while preserving necessary components like blood cells and proteins. Hemodialysis is typically performed in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or severe kidney...
3.0K
Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis01:30

Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis

Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or those experiencing drug overdose often require extracorporeal methods to eliminate accumulated drugs and metabolites. Hemoperfusion, hemofiltration, and dialysis are the primary techniques to rapidly remove harmful substances without disrupting the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance. For those with compromised renal function, dosage adjustments of concurrent medications may be necessary during extracorporeal drug removal.Dialysis is a process...
824
Dialysis01:15

Dialysis

Dialysis is a diffusion-based purification process that separates analyte molecules from a complex matrix. This is accomplished by allowing molecules in the solution to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a liquid on the other side. The membrane is usually made of cellulose acetate or cellulose nitrate, and the second liquid must be miscible with the solution. Ions (e.g., chloride or sodium) or organic molecules (e.g., glucose) can pass through the membrane pores, which generally have...
2.1K
Dialysis01:27

Dialysis

Renal failure occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste products from the blood effectively. It can be classified into two types: acute renal failure (ARF) and chronic renal failure (CRF).
Acute kidney injury develops suddenly and can be caused by pre-renal causes (e.g., hypovolemia, shock), intrinsic renal causes (e.g., acute tubular necrosis), or post-renal causes (e.g., urinary obstruction). In contrast, chronic renal failure progresses gradually over time and is often...
1.9K