Latha Kumar

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How pleuro peritoneal leak is diagnosed in peritoneal dialsis patients?

Some say, a methylene blue test, but others say it may cause chemical peritonitis. Is glucose measurement a reliable test? What are some other diagnostic tests and how are they performed?

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How can we preserve the peritoneal membrane for a longer time in patients on peritoneal dialysis?

I read a recent article which recommends resting the peritoneal membrane for 4-5 weeks and bridging patients to hemodialysis during that time, in order to preserve the peritoneal membrane. Is...

13 December 2012 6,015 19 View