Calciphylaxis in end-stage kidney disease: outcome data from the United Kingdom Calciphylaxis Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Calciphylaxis is a rare condition associated with very high mortality in patients with end-stage kidney disease. Data from country-based registries have been an invaluable resource for a better understanding of the natural history and management for this condition. This study aimed to investigate the current management strategies and outcomes of patients enrolled in the United Kingdom Calciphylaxis study (UKCS).

Methods

The study was conducted on 89 patients registered in the UKCS since 2012. The initial analysis included a description of the baseline characteristics, management strategies and outcomes on follow-up until May 2020. Further analysis included a comparison of the mortality outcome of the UKCS patients who were receiving haemodialysis with a p

SUBMITTER: Chinnadurai R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8494680 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature