Effect of Lanthanum Carbonate on All-Cause Mortality in Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis: a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background/Aims: Hyperphosphatemia is common in patients on hemodialysis. The efficacy of lanthanum carbonate (LC) in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in these patients remains controversial. The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of LC on all-cause mortality in patients on...

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Main Authors: Fang Wang, Xiangxue  Lu, Jingli Zhang, Ruifang Xiong, Han Li, Shixiang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2018-03-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/488700