[Biocompatibility in hemodialysis]

Abstract

Treatment of children with end-stage renal failure by iterative hemodialysis may cause manifestations of intolerance related to the biological incompatibility of materials in the extracorporeal circulation system. The different types of clinical and biological features likely to be encountered are described, and the responsibility of the different constituents of the hemodialysis circuit is discussed. Practical guidelines are suggested in case of onset of manifestations related to biological incompatibility.