Option of pre‐emptive nephrectomy and renal transplantation for Bartter's syndrome

Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Pages: 266 - 270
Published: Mar 1, 2006
Abstract
: Bartter's syndrome (BS) is an incurable genetic disease, with variable response to supportive therapy relating to fluid and electrolyte management. Poor control or therapy non‐compliance may result in frequent life threatening episodes of dehydration, acidosis and hypokalemia, with resultant adverse effects on patient quality of life (QOL). We report, for the first time, pre‐emptive bilateral native nephrectomies and successful renal...
Paper Details
Title
Option of pre‐emptive nephrectomy and renal transplantation for Bartter's syndrome
Published Date
Mar 1, 2006
Volume
10
Issue
2
Pages
266 - 270
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