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Peritoneal Dialysis Teaching Series What Comes Out – Has to Go in

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Hernia is one of the mechanical complication of peritoneal dialysis and is the Achille's heel. Undetected hernias prior to initiating PD and those developing after initiation can lead to complications, infection and failure of therapy. In this first article of the PD teaching series, we aim to cover the various aspects of hernia management in peritoneal dialysis.

Source: Indian Journal of Kidney Diseases

DOI: 10.4103/2950-0761.377973

Authors: Ishwarya Annamalai, Rajeevalochana Parthasarathy, Sukanya Govindan, Deepak Kumar S

Institutions: Madras Medical Mission, Dr. Mehta's Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4381306233

FWCI: 0.159

Cites: 23

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10