Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Lemrabott AT

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• Research Article
  Problematic of Vascular Access for Hemodialysis in Sub-Saherienne Africa: Experience of Dakar
  Author(s): Yaya Kane, Cisse MM, Gaye M, Seck SM, Lemrabott AT, Ba S, Faye Maria, Ka EF, Niang A and Diouf BYaya Kane, Cisse MM, Gaye M, Seck SM, Lemrabott AT, Ba S, Faye Maria, Ka EF, Niang A and Diouf B
  
  Aim: Vascular access is important for a good survive in hemodialysis. It can be temporary or permanent, and needs particular attention because of possible complications, especially infectious. We conducted a study to determine the type and the outcome of vascular access in two hemodialysis units in Dakar. Materials and Methods: A multicenter retrospective study was conducted from the 1st January 2005 to 10 September 2010 in two hemodialysis centers: Hospital Aristide Le Dantec and the MDTC (Multifunctional Diagnosis and Treatment Center) of Dakar. All the patients- regularly dialyzed since at least three months in these centers were included. Results: Sixty five patients were included. The mean age was 50.2 years with a sex ratio of 1.7. The mean duration in hemodialysis was 23.2 month. Only five patients (7.80%) had an.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000216

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