scholarly journals Assessment of arteriovenous fistulas made with the oval-shaped anastomosis technique in the end-stage renal disease patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 3669-3673
Author(s):  
Samer Makki Mohamed Al-Hakkak ◽  
Firas Shaker Mahmoud Al-Faham ◽  
Alaa Abood Al-Wadees ◽  
Mehmet Besir Akpinar
Keyword(s):  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistulas ◽  
Surgical Methods ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Significant Health

The end-stage renal disease still holds significant health problems, getting, good, long term functioning vascular access for hemodialysis is our utmost value. Autogenous techniques are generally used for access. There are many surgical methods for getting autogenous access in hemodialysis patients. We aimed to assess the outcomes of the “oval-shaped anastomosis” technique used during the creation of arteriovenous fistulas in patients with advanced renal impairments. We randomly selected and retrospectively examined 52 patients on whom the “oval-shaped anastomosis” technique had been performed. Forty-nine (94%) patency rate in the 52 randomly selected patients on whom we used this mechanism in the first 6 months follow up. The patency and good functioning fistula created for hemodialysis is our priority in advance renal impairment. This technique has been particularly useful in stiff arteriosclerotic arteries, and it provides a more comfortable and clear anastomosis.

P0228THE NEFIGARD TRIAL: THE EFFECT OF NEFECON® (BUDESONIDE) IN PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY IGA NEPHROPATHY AT RISK OF DEVELOPING END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Barratt ◽  
Andrew Stone ◽  
Jens Kristensen
Keyword(s):  
Placebo Group ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
Iga Nephropathy ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Full Approval

Abstract Background and Aims Since the first description of IgA nephropathy (IgAN) over 50 years ago, it has been recognised that the mucosal immune system plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this common global cause of kidney failure. Recently, particular attention has focussed on the importance of the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) as the potential source of the poorly O-galactosylated IgA1 that triggers the formation of nephritogenic immune complexes in IgAN. Pathway analysis based on a large meta-analysis of genome wide association studies identified the intestinal immune network for IgA production as the most enriched KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) pathway in IgAN. Furthermore, separate studies have shown that the IgA in glomerular IgA deposits is indistinguishable from mucosal IgA. The therapeutic potential of selectively targeting GALT was demonstrated in the NEFIGAN trial (NCT01738035), which assessed the safety and efficacy of a novel targeted-release formulation of budesonide (NEFECON®), designed to deliver budesonide to the GALT-rich distal ileum in patients with IgAN. After 9 months’ treatment, urine protein–creatinine ratio (UPCR) was reduced by 29.3% in the NEFECON® 16 mg group compared with the placebo group. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) dropped 4.7 ml/min/1.73 m2 in the placebo group with no deterioration seen in the NEFECON® 16 mg group. Incidence of patients reporting adverse events was similar in all groups. These data led to the design of the NefIgArd study which aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of NEFECON® 16 mg in patients with IgAN at risk of end-stage renal disease. Method The NefIgArd study is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial, with two parts – PART A a 15–35-day screening period, 9-month treatment and 3-month follow-up period; and PART B a 12-month no-treatment follow-up period (Figure). The study is recruiting across 146 nephrology clinics in 19 countries. Patients must be at least 18 years old with biopsy-confirmed primary IgAN and persistent proteinuria >1 g/24 h and eGFR between 35 and 90 ml/min per 1.73 m2 (CKD-EPI) despite optimised renin–angiotensin system blockade. Patients are randomised on a 1:1 ratio to NEFECON® 16 mg/day or placebo. Consistent with the Kidney Health Initiative White Paper “Proteinuria Reduction as a Surrogate End Point in Trials of IgA Nephropathy” published in early 2019, the primary outcome of Part A is to assess the effect of NEFECON® 16 mg on 24 h UPCR at 9 months compared with placebo. The Part B primary outcome is based on data presented at the NKF/FDA/EMA workshop in March 2018 that supported eGFR slope as an endpoint for full approval and will assess the effect of NEFECON® 16 mg on a 2-year eGFR-based endpoint compared with placebo. In comparison with other studies that are recruiting, we believe that the relatively short period required to provide validation of the surrogacy of proteinuria reduction will significantly reduce the risks of non-protocol treatments and loss of patients from the study that could dilute the true treatment effect of NEFECON®. Results As of 1 January 2020, 207 patients have been randomised, and Part A is expected to complete in Q4 2020, with Part B completing in 2022. To ensure the NefIgArd study results are fully translatable to the global IgAN population, NefIgArd will also open in China in 2020. Conclusion The NefIgArd study builds on the experience of the NEFIGAN trial, the largest commercially sponsored study ever completed in IgAN. The design of the NefIgArd study has used state-of-the-art data to evaluate kidney outcomes, using proteinuria as a reasonably likely surrogate of the effect of NEFECON® on long-term kidney outcomes and confirming long-term renoprotection using an NKF/FDA/EMA-suggested eGFR-based endpoint as a basis for full approval.

SERUM PROCALCITONIN LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD)

2017 ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Thi Khanh Trang Ngo ◽  
Bui Bao Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Baseline Serum ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

Background: Although procalcitonin (PCT) has been described as a new marker of inflammation in dialysis patients, it has not been studied in patients with end-stage renal disease (ERSD) in Viet Nam. The objective of this study was to evaluate: serum PCT levels in patients with ERSD and its association to other inflammation (hs-CRP, IL-6) and nutritional (albumin, prealbumin, BMI) factors and the cardiovascular disease (CVD) events (heart failure, cerebrovascular disease, coronary heart disease, urgence hypertension) after 1-year follow-up. Subjects and methods: A total of 174 patients without infection (include: 57 predialysis patients, 56 continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients, 61 hemodialysis patients) were enrolled. Inflammatory markers (PCT, hs-CRP, IL-6) and nutritional parameters (albumin, prealbumin, BMI) were determined. CVD events (heart failure, cerebrovascular disease, coronary heart disease, urgence hypertension) were evaluated during 12 months of follow-up. Results: The median baseline serum PCT levels of them were 0.44 ng/ml (0.23 – 0.98). Of them, 79 patients (45.4%) had baseline serum PCT levels of over 0.5 ng/ml, which is the cut-off point suggestive of sepsis in non-dialytic individuals. Hemodialysis patients was associated with significantly higher PCT values than predialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. The patients with elevated PCT plasma levels had the BMI lower. PCT and IL-6 were positively correlated with each other. Compared to patients with serum PCT levels of under 0.5 ng/ml, patients with serum PCT levels of over 0.5 ng/ml had an increased CVD risk in 12 months of follow-up (HR: 2.09; 95% CI: 1.31-3.33; p=0.002). Conclusion: In the absence of infection, PCT may increase due to reduced renal elimination and increased synthesis. Furthermore, serum PCT could serve as a marker of low-grade inflammation, which substantially increase CVD events risk in patients with ERSD. Keywords: Procalcitonin, end-stage renal disease

Frequency of Gastrointestinal Diseases in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Treated with Long Term Dialysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Lutfi Zylbeari ◽  
Zamira Bexheti ◽  
Gazmend Zylbeari ◽  
Ferizate Haxhirexha ◽  
Kastriot Haxhirexha
Keyword(s):  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

Depression in end-stage renal disease hemodialysis patients

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
pp. 678-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Cukor ◽  
Rolf A Peterson ◽  
Scott D Cohen ◽  
Paul L Kimmel
Keyword(s):  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage
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