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Causes of death in 22 patients with primary hyperoxaluria on renal replacement therapy
| Cause of Death | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Acute complications of dialysis (fluid overload, hyperkalemia) | 4 (18) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 3 (14) |
| ESRD treatment refused by patient or withdrawn for medical reasons | 3 (14) |
| Complications of liver transplantation | 3 (14) |
| Infections (pneumonia, bacterial sepsis) | 2 (9) |
| Malignancy | 1 (4) |
| Cachexia | 1 (4) |
| Other/unknown | 5 (23) |
