A down syndrome patient treated by peritoneal dialysis

Michael J. Hausmann, Daniel Landau

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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 commited mother of the patient treats the patient successfully by peritoneal dialysis for a period of two years without episode of peritonitis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)484-486
Number of pages3
JournalNephron
Volume92
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Nov 2002

Keywords

  • Down syndrome
  • Hepatitis
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Posterior urethral valve
  • Renal failure
  • Thyreoglobulin antibodies
  • Thyroid peroxidase

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physiology
  • Nephrology
  • Physiology (medical)
  • Urology

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