Operations in patients treated by regular haemodialysis.

Patients with chronic renal insufficiency treated by regular dialysis tolerate well surgical interventions provided they are appropriately prepared for the operation. It is first of all the management of symptoms of the uraemic syndrome by an effective dialysis, the follow-up during the operation and in the immediate postoperative period. On the basis of experience with 31 regularly dialysed patients, the authors have set their criteria for a total anaesthesia. Also the risks and the most frequent complications occurring during and after the operation are pointed out.