Intradialytic hyperalimentation as adjuvant support in pregnant hemodialysis patients: case report and review of the literature

Int Urol Nephrol. 2010 Mar;42(1):233-7. doi: 10.1007/s11255-009-9671-5. Epub 2009 Nov 13.

Abstract

Pregnancy in chronic dialysis patients is unusual and associated with many complications. Infants are often born both prematurely and small for gestational age. We report a case of a 36-year-old diabetic hemodialysis patient G4P3 who had prolonged hyperemesis gravidarum, for whom intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) was started at week 14 and continued throughout her pregnancy. She delivered a 3.5-kg baby girl at the 36th week of gestation by cesarean section. We discuss the use of IDPN as adjunct therapy for pregnant dialysis patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Parenteral Nutrition*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy*
  • Renal Dialysis*