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Perit Dial Int
; 44(1): 66-69, 2024 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37131321
ABSTRACT
Calciphylaxis is an uncommon but life-threatening syndrome in end-stage kidney disease, characterised by painful medial and intimal calcification of the arterioles in the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissues. Intravenous sodium thiosulfate serves as an off-label but effective treatment in haemodialysis patients. However, this approach confers considerable logistical challenges for affected peritoneal dialysis patients. In this case series, we demonstrate that intraperitoneal administration can be a safe, convenient and long-term alternative.
Subject(s)
Calciphylaxis , Kidney Failure, Chronic , Peritoneal Dialysis , Humans , Peritoneal Dialysis/adverse effects , Calciphylaxis/drug therapy , Calciphylaxis/etiology , Chelating Agents/therapeutic use , Renal Dialysis , Kidney Failure, Chronic/complications , Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy
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Am J Med
; 137(3): e43-e45, 2024 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37984773