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Two Cases of Tuberculous Peritonitis Cured without Catheter Removal in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Two Cases of Tuberculous Peritonitis Cured without Catheter Removal in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
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- The Medical Journal of Chosun University
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2013.07100 - 102 (3 pages)
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Peritonitis is a common, major complication in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients and tuberculous (TB) peritonitis has been reported to constitute 1-2% of all peritonitis cases. In CAPD patients, TB peritonitis is often diagnosed late and has a high mortality rate. In a recent recommendation made regarding the treatment of TB peritonitis, primary removal of a peritoneal dialysis catheter has been advised in addition to anti-TB drugs. Here, we describe two cases of TB peritonitis in CAPD patients successfully treated without peritoneal dialysis catheter removal.
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