Vnitr̆ní lékar̆ství
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The author discusses the problem of aluminium osteopathy as one of the clinical manifestations of aluminium intoxication in dialyzed patients. She describes the case-histories of three patients treated on account of aluminium intoxication with desferrioxamine. The disease was manifested by pain in the bones and joints and muscular weakness, in two patients also with symptoms of encephalopathy. ⋯ Therefore cases of aluminium intoxication are rare. Nevertheless it is important to pay attention to the problem of aluminium accumulation as its early diagnosis facilitates treatment. In the author's opinion the method of choice for elimination of aluminium from the organism is one-line haemofiltration combined with desferrioxamine.