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Renal replacement in 2050: from renal support to renal replacement?

Authors :
Forni, Lui
Darmon, Michael
Schetz, Miet
Forni, Lui G
Source :
Intensive Care Medicine. Jul2017, Vol. 43 Issue 7, p1044-1047. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article focuses on facts and complications related to renal replacement. Topics discussed include renal replacement causing unwanted losses of electrolytes, nutrients and drugs; treating end-stage renal disease through organ transplantation and replicating renal functions including glomerular, immunoregulatory and endocrine functions by renal replacement therapy.

Subjects

Subjects :
*KIDNEY disease treatments
*ELECTROLYTE therapy
*TRANSPLANTATION of organs, tissues, etc.
*KIDNEY physiology
*ENDOCRINE gland physiology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03424642
Volume :
43
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Intensive Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
123772594
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-016-4664-1
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