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  1. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Diverticulitis | OriginalPaper

    Pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum and pneumomediastinum: rare complications of perforation peritonitis: a case report

    Potential sources of gas extravasation include the respiratory tract, the gastrointestinal tract or infections with gas-generating germs [ 1 ]. While pneumoperitoneum is a classic complication of diverticulitis, pneumomediastinum [ 2 ] and …

  2. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Peritoneal Dialysis | OriginalPaper

    Pathogenic spectrum and risk factors of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis: a single-center retrospective study

    The present study aimed to explore the pathogenic spectrum and risk factors of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis (Peritoneal dialysis associated peritonitis, PDAP) in Yongzhou, Hunan, China. The clinical and epidemiological data on …

  3. 30-04-2024 | Peritonitis | Online First

    Pathophysiology and surgical outcomes of patients with fungal peritonitis from upper gastrointestinal tract perforation: a retrospective study

    According to the National Clinical Database of Japan, 5801 surgeries for upper gastrointestinal perforation were performed in 2018, of which 1975 (34.0%) were done laparoscopically, 925 (15.9%) were followed by postoperative severe complications …

  4. 21-04-2024 | Peritonitis | Online First

    Early diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients using the T-SPOT test

    A 49-year-old man was admitted with peritonitis nine months after starting continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) for kidney failure. Ceftazidime and cefazolin were started. Peritoneal dialysate culture was negative for bacteria, but …

  5. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Bacterial Peritonitis | OriginalPaper

    Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio is a new diagnostic marker for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: a prospective multicenter study

    Cirrhosis is a leading cause of death in many countries. Portal hypertension in the setting of liver cirrhosis is estimated to be the source of around 75% of cases of ascites, with the remaining instances arising from infectious, inflammatory, and …

  6. 01-12-2024 | Peritonitis | OriginalPaper

    Does prenatal diagnosis of meconium peritonitis have the better recovery? A single-center over 10 years of experience

    Meconium peritonitis (MP) is a form of aseptic chemical peritonitis occurring in the fetal period, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 30,000–35,000 live births [ 1 ]. The survival rate is over 90% today in USA but still has perinatal morbidity …

  7. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Peritoneal Dialysis | OriginalPaper

    The association between new inflammation markers and frequent peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis

    Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) has become one of the primary renal replacement therapies for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) due to the benefits of preserving residual renal function and the ease of promotion. Given the rapid global spread …

  8. 12-03-2024 | Peritonitis | Online First

    Frequency and prognosis of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis in children

    Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the most common kidney replacement therapy in children with end-stage kidney disease. In pediatric patients, PD allows for home dialysis, gradual water and solute removal, and less food restriction, compared with …

  9. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Histoplasmosis | OriginalPaper

    Histoplasmosis peritonitis in an immunocompetent patient: case report

    Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection most frequently seen in immunocompromised patients. It is endemic in Central and South America and in Africa. The infection is usually asymptomatic in a healthy individual. Extrapulmonary dissemination can be …

  10. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Peritonitis | OriginalPaper

    Prediction of mortality in secondary peritonitis: a prospective study comparing p-POSSUM, Mannheim Peritonitis Index, and Jabalpur Peritonitis Index

    Secondary peritonitis and complicated intra-abdominal infections are common causes of emergency surgical admissions worldwide with significant associated mortality and morbidity (Spalding et al. 2008 ; Sartelli et al. 2014 ; Malangoni and Inui 2006 …; Gupta and Kaushik

  11. 02-03-2024 | Peritoneal Dialysis | Online First

    The effect of body mass index on mortality, peritonitis, technique proficiency and residual renal function in peritoneal dialysis patients

    The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide. According to the predictions of the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2025, one in five adults worldwide will be obese. Obesity is also increasing in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) population.

  12. 15-01-2024 | Peritonitis | Online First

    Tuberculous peritonitis

  13. 10-08-2023 | Peritonitis | ReviewPaper

    Persistent peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis: a comphrenesive review of recurrent, relapsing, refractory, and repeat peritonitis

    Peritonitis is a major cause of morbidity and technique failure in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis. Complicated peritonitis that manifests as multiple or unresolving episodes is classified as refractory, recurrent, relapsing, or repeat …

  14. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Ascites | OriginalPaper

    Ascites fluid calprotectin level is highly accurate in diagnosing spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: a preliminary proof of concept prospective study

    Ascites is the most common complication of liver cirrhosis. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common complication of ascites. The diagnosis is made by an ascitic fluid polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell count of ≥ 250/mm3. However, no other …

  15. Open Access 01-12-2024 | VEXAS Syndrome | OriginalPaper

    Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic (VEXAS) syndrome presenting as recurrent aseptic peritonitis in a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis: a case report

    Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic (VEXAS) syndrome is a rare disorder which was newly described in December 2020. Myeloid lineage-restricted somatic mutations of the UBA1 gene affecting the Met41 residue were detected in all …

  16. 14-08-2023 | Peritonitis | OriginalPaper

    Sesquiterpene from Artemisia argyi seed extracts: A new anti-acute peritonitis agent that suppresses the MAPK pathway and promotes autophagy

    To find novel anti-inflammatory drugs, we screened anti-inflammatory compounds from 18 different types of Artemisia argyi seed extracts. The in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activities of the screened compounds and their mechanisms were …

  17. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Peritonitis | OriginalPaper

    Microbiological profile of patients treated for postoperative peritonitis: temporal trends 1999–2019

    Timely and adequate anti-infective therapy and source control are as key elements for improving the prognosis of life-threatening infections [ 1 , 2 ]. Over the recent decades, increasing rates of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) have been …

  18. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Peritonitis | OriginalPaper

    Primary sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis: a case report 

    Primary sclerosing peritonitis (PSP) is a rare clinical entity, with nonspecific radiological markers for which we currently have no noninvasive clinical markers. Early recognition and recurrence in mild form allow medical treatment. Extensive …

  19. Open Access 01-12-2023 | OriginalPaper

    IL-1β may be an indicator of peritoneal deterioration after healing of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis

    Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a viable option for renal replacement therapy in patients with end-stage renal disease [ 1 ]. Moreover, it is a home-based treatment suitable for improving a patient's quality of life [ 2 ]. However, prolonged exposure …

  20. 12-12-2023 | Hyponatremia | Online First

    Human albumin infusion is safe and effective even in patients without acute kidney injury and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

    Human albumin (HA) solution has several pleiotropic effects such as modulation of toll-like receptor-4 expression and lipopolysaccharide presentation, realigning immune function by promoting bacterial killing through prostaglandin E2 binding apart …

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