Gastrointestinal complications are known to commonly occur in patients
with renal failure. Uremia and dialysis have long been speculated to increase
the risk of lesions in the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. In
addition, gastrointestinal procedures such as gastrointestinal bypass surgery
and the administration of colonoscopy preparations can lead to the development
of renal complications. Results from studies that have attempted to define the
association between renal dysfunction and gastrointestinal complications are,
however, conflicting and limited by small and varied sample populations. No
clear management guidelines currently exist for many of the gastrointestinal
problems that accompany renal failure. This Review examines the existing data
on gastrointestinal complications in patients with chronic kidney disease and
end-stage renal disease and aims to outline the etiology and management of
common gastrointestinal disorders in such patients. - See more at:
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