Peritoneal dialysis for eliminating copper in patients with Wilson's disease

Guérin, J.M.; Raux, M.; Meresse, S.; Lamotte, M.

La Semaine des Hopitaux Organe Fonde Par l'Association d'Enseignement Medical des Hopitaux de Paris 58(10): 613-615

1982


ISSN/ISBN: 0037-1777
PMID: 6278604
Document Number: 190054
We report a case of Wilson's disease, with a rapidly progressive course, in which peritoneal dialysis was performed. The physiopathology of acute features occurring during the course of the disease is reviewed. The different methods for eliminating copper, particularly peritoneal dialysis, are discussed. The authors recall the precautions which are necessary when initiating D-penicillamine therapy.

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