A Down syndrome patient treated by peritoneal dialysis.
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 committed mother of the patient treats the patient successfully by peritoneal dialysis for a period of two years without episode of peritonitis.
Hausmann
Michael J
MJ
Department of Nephrology, Soroka Medical Center, POB 151, Beer-Sheva 84101, Israel. hausmann@bgumail.bgu.ac.il
Landau
Daniel
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D000328:Adult; D017028:Caregivers; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities