Multiple hepatic abscesses complicating continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Multiple hepatic abscesses complicating continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Campylobacter jejuni peritonitis complicating continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

We report the occurrence of Campylobacter jejuni peritonitis complicating C. jejuni enteritis in a patient treated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Cure followed oral administration of erythromycin and intraperitoneal therapy with gentamicin.

Treatment of peritonitis complicating continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is an established alternative to hemodialysis for the treatment of end stage renal disease. However, catheter-related infections and peritonitis remain serious disadvantages. The incidence of peritonitis is about one episode per patient per year (9) but has been declining with improved administration systems. Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS...

Paediatric continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Ten children in end-stage renal failure were treated by continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). This represents a total of 3.4 patient years. Biochemical control was good, and parent and patient acceptability high. Peritonitis was the chief complication, but after the institution of a specific CAPD education and training programme the incidence declined 10-fold. We regard CAPD as an e...

Current problems in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

In spite of multiple problems, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is now an acceptable alternative treatment for end-stage renal failure. With proper care and attention to detail, many of its problems can be reduced or eliminated. It is particularly suitable for the very old, the very young and the patient living a long distance from the centre, and it is the treatment of choice for diab...