Abstract
Ten children aged from 2 years 6 months to twelve years were dialysed 12 months on RP6 (acrylonitrile membrane) with a closed circuit.During each dialysis session weight, ultrafiltration,blood pressure, urea clearance, creatinine clearance, plasma levels of phosphorus and uric acid were closely monitored.Cardiovascular function, phosphocalcic balance, hematocrit, hemoglobin levels, WBC, platelets, hepatic function and nutritionel status were checked every month.Our results show it is possible:1. to reduce significantly the duration of dialysis session (from 6 to 9 hours per week).2. to increase considerably ultrafiltration in cases of severe hypertension.3. to ameliorate growth rate in 50 % of the children.No medical complication was observed and clinical status of children is very satisfactory:outside dialysis sessions children lead a normal life and follow normally the cursus at school.
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