We present a case of aortic dissection with an atypical presentation in a peritoneal dialysis patient, and the challenges met with peritoneal dialysis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Intravenous Drugs

  BACKGROUND: Infective endocarditis is one of the most common infections among intravenous drug addicts. Its complications can affect many systems, and these can include acute renal failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Pleural Effusion

  One patient was transferred to hemodialysis, which led to complete resolution of pleural effusion. The other patient was switched to automated peritoneal dialysis, using small dwell volumes with consequent reduction in size of the pleural effusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  In addition, the clinical manifestations of systemic venous congestion, including accumulation of fluid outside the lungs (elevated jugular venous pressure, pleural effusions, hepatic enlargement, ascites and oedema) are leading reasons for hospital admission [karger.com]

• Pansystolic Murmur

  On examination: his temperature = 41 °C, there was clubbing of the fingers bilaterally and a pansystolic murmur in the left parasternal area. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Cutis Laxa

  We present a rare complication: a child presenting with anal protrusion of the PD catheter.The patient is an 11-year-old boy with a background of renal dysplasia and congenital cutis laxa. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Abnormal Renal Function

  Learn about this topic in these articles: treatment of abnormal renal function In renal system disease: Dialysis In peritoneal dialysis, the patient’s own abdominal cavity is used as the container of fluid; the fluid is run in, allowed to reach equilibrium [britannica.com]

• Pleural Effusion

  One patient was transferred to hemodialysis, which led to complete resolution of pleural effusion. The other patient was switched to automated peritoneal dialysis, using small dwell volumes with consequent reduction in size of the pleural effusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  In addition, the clinical manifestations of systemic venous congestion, including accumulation of fluid outside the lungs (elevated jugular venous pressure, pleural effusions, hepatic enlargement, ascites and oedema) are leading reasons for hospital admission [karger.com]

The treatment of PD peritonitis consists mainly of antibiotic therapy, surgical intervention not being usually required. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Antifungal versus placebo/no treatment [doi.org]

This case demonstrates that proactive combination therapy can be extremely useful for preserving both RRF and peritoneal function, indicating a good prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Two patients fully recovered, one died, and one patient with a poor prognosis was lost to follow-up. Conclusion: IPD can be delivered effectively using readily available materials in forward surgical units and level III combat support hospitals. [doi.org]

We report 2 episodes of hemoperitoneum in a PD patient occurring more than 1.5 years apart, with different underlying etiologies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Three recent case-control studies, one each from the United Kingdom, France, and Hong Kong, have shown no increased risk for infections in patients with PKD compared to patients with ESRD from other etiologies. [renalandurologynews.com]

Among 18 patients in which omental wrapping was observed to be the etiology for catheter malfunction, two failures were observed. [sages.org]

We present a case of PDRP due to M. paraoxydans and review the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and available evidence for treatment of this organism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

An increasing number of national and international renal registries have provided valuable demographic and epidemiologic information on renal patients since the first report of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association (EDTA) was published in 1965 [doi.org]

The results suggest that hepcidin may be involved in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. Prospective studies should be carried out in this patient population to determine whether hepcidin has an effect on atherosclerosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There are excellent reviews in the literature that discuss the causes, pathophysiology, and medical management of acute renal failure in the neonate (see Acute Renal Failure Management in the Neonate in this issue of NeoReviews ). [neoreviews.aappublications.org]

The pathophysiology of heart failure is complex, and there are multiple ways in which the heart and kidneys interact in the setting of myocardial dysfunction. [karger.com]

Guidelines on antimicrobial interventions to prevent peritonitis in PD Table 2. [doi.org]

Complications of renal failure may prevent timely evacuation of injured soldiers. Conventional renal replacement therapy is not available in forward surgical units. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The tubing from the bag should be placed below into the drain or below the surface of the water to prevent splashing while the bag drains (11). [cdc.gov]