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Pleuroperitoneal Fistula, an Unusual Case of Recurrent Unilateral Transudative Pleural Effusion. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
A 39‐year‐old woman afflicted by SLE with musculoskeletal involvement and ESRF on CAPD presented with recurrent left‐sided transudative pleural effusion. Guided by a glucose gradient of 2.6 mmol/L and further confirmatory tests via CT peritoneography, a diagnosis of a pleuroperitoneal leak was secured. ABSTRACT A 39‐year‐old woman afflicted by systemic
Lo CKJ, Ng YD, Low GSH, Sia LC.
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Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. [PDF]

Ther Apher Dial
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Shaaker H, Davenport A.
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Physical Activity Across the Clinical Trajectory of Chronic Kidney Disease and in Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Accelerometry. [PDF]

Geriatr Gerontol Int
As chronic kidney disease progressed, physical activity decreased, with the lowest levels observed among patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). Among patients undergoing PD, exercise self‐efficacy was independently associated with both moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity and daily step counts. ABSTRACT Aim Physical activity is associated with
Yoshida M, Nakano T, Sakamoto R, Ohkuma T, Fujita K.   +4 more
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Pleuroperitoneal Leak: An Unusual Cause of Acute Shortness of Breath in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient

Case Reports in Radiology, 2014
Introduction. Pleuroperitoneal leak is an uncommon complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), with an estimated incidence of 1.6%.
D. P. Ramaema, P. Mpikashe
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Impact of dialysis modality conversion on the health-related quality of life of peritoneal dialysis patients: a retrospective cohort study in China [PDF]

PeerJ, 2022
Background To analyze the health-related quality of life associated with the conversion of dialysis modality among end-stage renal disease patients in China. Methods Patients were recruited from hospitals and a dialysis center in Kunshan, China. Patients
Heqi Sun, Ye Zhuang, Lanying Gao, Ningze Xu, Yan Xiong, Min Yuan, Jun Lu, Jianming Ye   +7 more
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Minimally invasive surgery for salvage of malfunctioning peritoneal dialysis catheters

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2019
Background: Malfunction of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) catheters is a frequent complication and has traditionally been treated with a laparotomy.
Hrishikesh P Salgaonkar, Ramya Ranjan Behera, Pradeep Chandra Sharma, Avinash Katara, Deepraj S Bhandarkar   +4 more
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Comparative Study of Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Versus Open Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion at a Tertiary Care Centre

Journal of Urological Surgery, 2021
Objective:Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is a common treatment mode in patients with end-stage renal disease. Various insertion techniques of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis catheters have been described in the literature, including ...
Raghav Talwar, Aditya Jha, Govindaiah Madhu, Neha Singh, Gagandeep Singh   +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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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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Pets are ‘Risky Business’ for Patients undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

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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