Single pass albumin dialysis in hepatorenal syndrom

Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is the most appalling complication of acute or chronic liver disease with 90% mortality rate. Single pass albumin dialysis (SPAD) can be considered as a noble liver support technique in HRS. Here, we present a case of a young healthy patient who developed hyperacute fulmin...

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Published in:Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation 2008, Vol.19 (3), p.479-484
Main Authors: Rahman, Ebadur, al-Suwayda, Abd al-Karim Umar, Askar, Akram
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Albumins
Complications
Diseases
Hepatorenal syndrome
Liver
الألبيومينات
الأمراض
البروتينات
الفشل الكلوي
الكبد
المتلازمة الكبدية الكلوية
المرضى
المضاعفات
غسيل الكلى
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Summary:Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is the most appalling complication of acute or chronic liver disease with 90% mortality rate. Single pass albumin dialysis (SPAD) can be considered as a noble liver support technique in HRS. Here, we present a case of a young healthy patient who developed hyperacute fulminant liver failure that progressed to HRS. The patient was offered SPAD as a bridge to liver transplantation, however, it resulted in an excellent recovery.
ISSN:1319-2442
2320-3838