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H K Stummvoll

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PubMed1976

[The use of an artificial kidney in edema therapy].

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.

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PubMed1975

[Pneumocystis carinii infections following kidney transplantation].

Four adult recipients of cadaveric renal homografts acquired Pneumocystis carinii infections from which they subsequently died. The disease in adults under immunosuppressive therapy runs a course different from the disease observed in newborns. The clinical course is rapidly progressive and early diagnosis by means of aggressive diagnostic procedures is mandatory. To prevent a fatal outcome, treatment even on suspicion is suggested. Epidemiologically, a person-to-person spread seems possible and isolation of the patient is necessary.

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PubMed1975

[Ascites in patients under chronic hemodialysis].

In this collaborative study 9 cases of intractable ascites in chronic hemodialysis patients are evaluated. Six patients died within 14, two more within 18 months after onset of ascites. Possible causes of the pathogenesis (repeated fluid overload, hydrostatic and oncotic pressure flux forces, alteration of membrane permeability) are discussed. Renal homograft transplantation seems to be the only successful treatment.

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