title: [The use of an artificial kidney in edema therapy].
abstract: An artificial kidney (HFAK 5) was evaluated as an ultrafiltration device and was found to efficiently remove water from fluid-overloaded patients. The fluid removal rate was quantitated on a chronically hemodialyzed patient and an example of clinical application on a patient without renal insufficiency, is reported. It is suggested that ultrafiltration is a helpful method for treating refractory edematous states.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004487:Edema / Q000628:therapy*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007688:Kidneys, Artificial; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D014462:Ultrafiltration
vernacular_title: Anwendung der Kapillarniere in der Odemtherapie