SMJ articles in the category "peritoneal dialysis"

Case Report

Nitazoxanide and Probiotics for the Treatment of Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient

Abstract:Nitazoxanide has been proven to be efficacious for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), but data is limited in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. This report details the successful utilization of nitazoxanide and probiotics to treat multirecurrent CDI in a PD patient. A 58-year-old woman was admitted with hypotension, nausea…

Posted in: Clostridium difficile 10 dialysis 5 peritoneal dialysis 3

Case Report

Peritoneal Dialysis Masking Symptoms of an Insulinoma Uncovered During the Perioperative Period: A Case Report

Abstract:A 61-year-old male with a chronic history of renal insufficiency treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD) was discovered to be asymptomatic for an occult insulinoma after peripheral revascularization. The patient's near continuous provision of glucose in the PD fluid acted to conceal symptoms of an insulinoma which was revealed when PD…

Posted in: hypoglycemia 7 insulinoma 3 peritoneal dialysis 3

Review Article

Noninfectious Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is an established form of renal replacement therapy. With its increasing popularity, we are now encountering a variety of complications. Noninfectious complications are usually less common as compared with infectious complications. In this review, we discuss some of the common noninfectious complications of peritoneal dialysis such as hernias,…

Posted in: gastroesophageal reflux disease 4 hemoperitoneum 2 hernia 2 hypokalemia 4 ischemic colitis 4 pancreatitis 16 peritoneal dialysis 3 pneumoperitoneum 2
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