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Introduction: It is a rare case of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis associated with Acremonium sp. infection. Case presentation: Symptoms of Acremonium infection peritonitis are hidden and atypical, leucocytes in ascites ...
Zhen Zhuang +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background People living with chronic kidney disease and kidney failure experience a wide range of challenging burdens, as many try to manage their condition effectively. Social isolation and loneliness are commonly associated with chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, and the restrictions of their disease make establishing social ...
Amanda L. McKie, Paul J. Buttel
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The study investigated allopurinol dosing practises and serum urate concentrations in gout patients with kidney failure following commencing dialysis. Results showed allopurinol dose was most commonly 100 mg, unadjusted upon commencing dialysis. However, serum urate concentrations significantly declined as patients commenced dialysis with more than 50%
Noha Kamel +6 more
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Background Colonoscopy is associated with a risk of peritonitis in patients on peritoneal dialysis. However, no study has yet described the risk factors in play. Methods This was a retrospective multicentre study.
Tae-Geun Gweon +6 more
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A case of peritoneal-pericardial leak in a 19-year-old patient on peritoneal dialysis
We report a case of a peritoneal-pericardial leak in peritoneal dialysis. A 19-year-old patient, with no history of heart disease, with unkown chronic kidney disease, treated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) for 10 months. complained
Meryem Birrou +4 more
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ABSTRACT Aim The Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) of the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN) conducted a regional review to characterise disparities in kidney disease burden, healthcare access and nephrology service delivery across the Asia‐Pacific (AP) region.
I‐Wen Wu +15 more
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SURVIVAL OF CONTINUOUS AMBULATORY PERITONEAL DIALYSIS CATHETERS: AN EVALUATION OF SURGICAL AND NON-SURGICAL FACTORS (SINGLE CENTER STUDY) [PDF]
Peritoneal dialysis is an established form of renal replacement therapy used in many patients with end-stage renal disease. The key to a successful chronic peritoneal dialysis is a permanent and safe access to the peritoneal cavity.
A. Keshvari +1 more
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ABSTRACT Aims/Introduction This study aimed to identify clinical predictors associated with sustained decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) among Japanese individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis using J‐DREAMS (Japan Diabetes compREhensive database project based on an ...
Kota Yamada +5 more
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A new connecting technique in partial replantation of a ruptured peritoneal dialysis catheter
Peritoneal dialysis catheter ruptures have been managed by immediate removal and subsequent reinsertion of the catheter which inevitably entails interruption in peritoneal dialysis and a need for vascular access.
Yaeni Kim +2 more
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Cedecea lapagei is a Gram‐negative bacillus belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. Although rarely reported, it has been implicated in various infections including pneumonia, bacteremia, wound superinfection, urinary tract infections, ventriculitis, osteomyelitis, and peritonitis. To the best of our knowledge, we have documented a rare instance of
Asmae Rhoubi +10 more
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