Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Peritoneal dialysis treatment for acute kidney failure in cats
By Dorval, Patricia & Boysen, Søren R·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2009·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Management of acute renal failure in cats using peritoneal dialysis: a retrospective study of six cases (2003-2007).
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Plain-English summary
A group of six cats with acute kidney failure were treated using a method called peritoneal dialysis, which helps remove waste from the blood when the kidneys aren't working properly. This treatment successfully restored kidney function in five of the cats, allowing them to go home, while one cat unfortunately did not survive. Although all the cats experienced some complications, such as swelling and changes in blood sugar levels, the overall outcome was positive for most. This approach shows promise as a treatment option for cats facing severe kidney issues.
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Abstract
Information regarding the use and success of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the management of acute renal failure (ARF) in cats is lacking. The purpose of this retrospective study is to describe the indications, efficacy, complications and outcome of cats undergoing PD for ARF. Six cats that underwent PD for treatment of ARF of various etiologies were included. PD effectively replaced renal function in all cats and allowed renal recovery in 5/6 cats. Five cats were discharged and one cat died. Complications were reported in all cats and included subcutaneous edema (n=5), hyperglycemia (n=4), dialysate retention (n=3), and hypoalbuminemia (n=3). A novel technique consisting of a Blake surgical drain and an intermittent closed suction system was used, which appears to be a viable option for PD in cats. Although complications are common, PD is an effective renal replacement therapy for ARF in cats and carries a reasonable prognosis in selected cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18693055/