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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

O I Karahan1, H Taşkapan, B Tokgöz

  • 1Department of Radiology, University Hospital, University of Erciyes, Kayseri, Turkey.

Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|May 16, 2002
PubMed
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CT peritoneography effectively detects continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) complications in uremic patients, even those without symptoms. This imaging technique identified issues like hernias and dialysate leakage in both symptomatic and asymptomatic groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a treatment for end-stage renal disease.
  • Complications can arise from CAPD, potentially affecting patient outcomes.
  • Identifying these complications early is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of CT peritoneography in detecting CAPD-related complications.
  • To compare complication rates in uremic patients with and without clinical symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-four patients on CAPD were studied.
  • Patients were divided into symptomatic (n=28) and asymptomatic (n=36) groups.
  • CT peritoneography was used to identify complications.

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Main Results:

  • CT peritoneography detected hernias, dialysate leakage, fluid collection, and adhesions.
  • Symptomatic patients showed higher complication rates (hernias 50%, leakage 46%) compared to asymptomatic patients (hernias 3%, leakage 17%).
  • Detection rates were 68% in symptomatic and 22% in asymptomatic patients.

Conclusions:

  • CT peritoneography is an effective tool for diagnosing CAPD complications.
  • The study highlights the presence of subclinical complications in asymptomatic patients.