Dialysis in Pregnancy: Role of the Underlying Cause of Renal Failure on Peripartum Outcomes
Conclusion Despite similar dialysis intensity, the composite neonatal morbidity was higher in women with renal failure caused by diabetes or lupus compared with other etiologies. Our findings suggest that pregnancy outcome in women receiving dialysis is dependent on both the intensity of dialysis as well as the etiology of renal failure. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hoffman, Mallory Sibai, Baha Tags: SMFM Fellowship Series Article Source Type: research
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