Disturbance in serum silicon level in hemodialysis patients in Ramadi

This study was performed during the first quarter of 1998 on 15 hemodialysis patients at the Dialysis Unit in Saddam General Hospital in Ramadi. Serum Silicon as well as other elements were determined by the inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy [ICP]. High levels of silicon and aluminum, associated with low levels of calcium were observed in three patients. No other variations were noticed in other elements. To avoid additional burdens on the health of dialysis patients, the causes of trace element disturbances associated with this technique are discussed, and few recommendations are offered