Allergic reactions to the polymeric glucose-based peritoneal dialysis fluid icodextrin in patients with renal failure.

Lancet · 2000

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

A new glucoee polymer, icodextrin, related to maltose, is in increasing use as a peritoneal dialysis fluid. We report on adverse events seen in our unit during a 12-month period after the introduction of this reagent.