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Viridans streptococcus peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis: clinical characteristics and comparison with concurrent polymicrobial infection

BMC Nephrology, 2018
Background The clinical course of Viridans streptococci (VS) peritonitis in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) is rarely reported. This study examined the association of clinical factors with VS peritonitis.
Ying Liu, Ben-Chung Cheng, Jien-Wei Liu, Chiao-Jung Chen, Li-Chueh Kuo, Wen Xiu Chang, Jin-Bor Chen   +6 more
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Evaluation of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis fluid C-reactive protein in patients with peritonitis

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 2016
Severe peritonitis causing death is one of the most devastating complications of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Since the predictive value of C-reactive protein (CRP) in PD fluid has not been assessed, the objective of the present study is to evaluate its ...
Kumaresan Ramanathan, Giri Padmanabhan, Bhooma Vijayaraghavan   +2 more
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Repeat peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis : A cohort study

Bulletin de la Dialyse à Domicile
Introduction: The understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of repeat peritonitis, defined as the occurrence of peritonitis more than 4 weeks after the end of appropriate antibiotic treatment for a previous episode involving the same germ ...
Nabil Hmaidouch, Sara El Maakoul, Hajar Fitah, Naima Ouzeddoun, Loubna Benamar   +4 more
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Peritonitis rate depending on its causes and spread

Клінічна хірургія, 2021
Objective. Studying of rate and structure of peritonitis of various genesis. Materials and methods. During 2020 yr in the Department of Surgery of Brovary Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital 265/1316 (20.1%) patients, including 124 (47,8%) women and ...
O. O. Bilyayeva, І. V. Karol
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Peritonitis index caused by abdominal combat trauma

Український журнал військової медицини
Objective: to create a scale for assessing the peritonitis in combat abdominal trauma to determine surgical tactics Materials and methods. An analysis of surgical care and treatment of 227 wounded who received combat abdominal trauma in the ...
I. V. Sobko, V. Ya. Bilyi, S. A. Aslanian, Ya. L. Zarutsky   +3 more
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Prophylactic antibiotics for endoscopy-associated peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
INTRODUCTION: Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) peritonitis may develop after endoscopic procedures, and the benefit of prophylactic antibiotics is unclear.
Hsin-Hsu Wu, I-Jung Li, Cheng-Hao Weng, Cheng-Chia Lee, Yung-Chang Chen, Ming-Yang Chang, Ji-Tseng Fang, Cheng-Chieh Hung, Chih-Wei Yang, Ya-Chung Tian   +9 more
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Predictive value of the CT Scan in comparison with laparotomy in the diagnosis of peritonitis in COVID-19 patients [PDF]

Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
Background and aims: The present study aimed to investigate the predictive value of the computed tomography (CT) scan in diagnosing peritonitis compared to laparotomy in COVID-19 patients. Methods: This study evaluated 11 COVID-19 patients with suspected
Naser Masoudi, Seifollah Rezaei, Nader Davoudi   +2 more
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The Effect of Hyponatremia on Prognosis of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients with Peritonitis

مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2017
Background: Hyponatremia is known to be a marker of poor prognosis in many diseases. Peritonitis is the most common complication and the leading cause of mortality in patients under peritoneal dialysis.
Mojgan Mortazavi, Behzad Aghabararzadeh, Shiva Seirafian, Sayed Mohsen Hoseini, Shirin Karimi   +4 more
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Causative organisms and outcomes of peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis in Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia: a 3-year analysis

Renal Replacement Therapy, 2017
Background Peritoneal dialysis peritonitis remains a significant cause of morbidity for peritoneal dialysis patients and the main reason for conversion from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis.
Vui Eng Phui, Clare Hui Hong Tan, Chee Kean Chen, Kee Hoe Lai, Kwek Foong Chew, Hock Hin Chua, Laura Lui Sian Ngu, Lawrence Wei Soon Hii   +7 more
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Prevalence, microbiology, and outcome of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients in vietnam: a multicenter study

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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