We previously published the largest series in the literature of 2687 patients who underwent alternative reservoir placement. 27 In our single-surgeon study, posterior to transversalis fascia (PTF) IPP ...

A 47-year-old man with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery disease was started on peritoneal dialysis (PD) 2 years prior after a renal allograft ...

Tuberculous peritonitis is a bacterial infection that affects the peritoneum. It commonly causes abdominal pain and fever, but symptoms may also include weight loss, tiredness, and a loss of appetite.

Tuberculous peritonitis occurs when tuberculosis (TB) spreads to the protective lining of your abdomen. This can cause abdominal pain and swelling, but early antibiotic treatment can help. Tuberculous ...

Kidney disease impacts millions globally. Two main treatments, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, offer life-saving ...

A 35-year-old chronic alcoholic patient presented with abdominal pain and distention and vomiting for 4 days. He had peritoneal signs, his abdominal x-rays showed no pneumoperitoneum, and his ...

An inguinal hernia is a lump in the groin region, caused by the protrusion of the abdominal cavity fat or intestine, along with its peritoneal covering, and associated fluid, through the abdominal ...

Over the past several weeks my husband noticed gradually increased swelling in his stomach. According to his doctor, the swelling is due to fluid. I would like to know what could cause this and what ...

High prevalence of restless legs syndrome in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: Relationship with anxiety, depression and quality of life perception No significant financial relationships to ...