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Peritonitis in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2010
INTRODUCTION: Access to hemodialysis is limited in Nepal due to geographical terrain and hemodialysis centers being mostly limited to major city. Therefore, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is likely to be a better option in Nepal.
S K Sharma, R K Chaurasia, MJ Sijapati, L Thapa, M Ghimire, H Shrestha, A Acharya, B Khanal   +7 more
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The effect of ambulatory blood pressure load on mitral regurgitation in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients [PDF]

Open Medicine
Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The present study aimed to explore the impact of ambulatory blood pressure load (BPL) on mitral regurgitation (MR) in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients.
Li Qingyun, Zhong Xinqiang, Cui Tongxia, Chen Bairong, Zhu Weiping   +4 more
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Persistent Genital Swelling after Hydrocele Ligation in a Patient Receiving Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis [PDF]

International Neurourology Journal, 2012
We report a case of genital swelling in a patient receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. A physical examination did not identify any defect.
Bo Sung Shin, Sun-Ouck Kim, In Sang Hwang, Eu Chang Hwang, Kyung Jin Ohn   +4 more
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Self-efficacy and quality of life among patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis [PDF]

Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan Indonesia
Background: Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) is a form of chronic peritoneal dialysis for patients with chronic kidney disease. It is carried out 3-5 times per day, 7 days per week with each time the dialysis fluid in the peritoneal ...
Anik Enikmawati, Weni Hastuti, Heni Purwaningsih, Sri Enawati, Dwi Yuningsih, Nita Yunianti Ratnasari   +5 more
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Pets are ‘Risky Business’ for Patients undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis [PDF]

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2013
The authors report the first case in Manitoba of a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis who experienced three successive infections with Pasteurella multocida and Capnocytophaga species over an eight-month period.
Yahya Salim Yahya Al-Fifi, Chris Sathianathan, Brenda-Lee Murray, Michelle J Alfa   +3 more
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Prevalence, microbiology, and outcome of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients in vietnam: a multicenter study [PDF]

BMC Nephrology
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a substantial contributor to global mortality, requiring interventions like kidney transplantation and dialysis.
Nguyen Bach, Trinh Thi Kim Chi, Lu Cong Trung, Nguyen Hoang Bao Ngoc, Thai Pham Thi Hoa, Thao Ngoc Phuong Huynh, Truong Hoang Khai, Dang Anh Dao, Phan Xuan Tuoc, Vuong Quoc Dung   +9 more
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Pleuroperitoneal Leak: A Rare Complication of Peritoneal Dialysis [PDF]

Biomedicine Hub
Introduction: Pleuroperitoneal leakage is a rare but dramatical cause of pleural effusion; it can lead to the cessation of peritoneal dialysis. It typically manifests as respiratory distress and reduced drainage volumes.
Maria Lafrid, Narjiss Labioui, Mohammed Massine El Hammoumi, Mohammed Hallak, Hajar Laasli, Abdelali Bahadi, El Hassane Kabiri, Driss Elkabbaj   +7 more
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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

AORN Journal, 1980
The potential use of the peritoneum as a dialyzing membrane was recognized as early as 1923 (1, 2). Nevertheless, not until a permanent indwelling peritoneal catheter was developed in 1964 by Palmer et al. (3) and later modified by Tenckhoff (4), did long-term intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD) become a practical alternative to hemodialysis ...
Roger Gabriel, Roger Gabriel
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Abdominal Pseudocyst in the Vicinity of Calcified Renal Allograft in a Patient with Peritoneal Dialysis - Case Report [PDF]

Modern Medicine, 2020
Abdominal pseudocysts are rarely reported in peritoneal dialysis and usually arise secondary to repeated dialysisrelated peritonitis. We present the case of a patient with end-stage renal disease treated for 9 years by continuous ambulatory peritoneal ...
Daniela RADULESCU, Dragos Adrian GEORGESCU, Andrei ANGELESCU, Bogdan Florin GEAVLETE   +3 more
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Peritoneal Dialysis Failure and its Impact on Holistic Kidney Care: A Case Report

SAGE Open Nursing, 2021
Introduction Peritonitis remains the primary cause of treatment failure among patients with end-stage kidney disease on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.
Jeffrey Yuk Chiu Yip MNSc, RN (HK)
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