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Conservative management, including wound care and adjusted renal replacement therapy, may be sufficient for small lesions. Palliative care consultation is recommended to align patient, family, and medical team goals.

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  • Nephrology
  • Dermatology
  • Palliative Care

Background:

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  • Conservative approaches are often preferred to minimize patient burden and risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline conservative management strategies for small lesions in patients undergoing renal replacement therapy.
  • To emphasize the role of palliative care in goal setting for these patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on lesion management in renal disease.
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  • Discussion of the integration of palliative care services.

Main Results:

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