A complicated case of refractory multiple drug-resistant peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis due to teratoma
Peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis is a leading cause of treatment discontinuation and mortality among peritoneal dialysis patients. The presence of multidrug-resistant organisms further complicates management, particularly in patients with complex intra-abdominal conditions. This paper pres...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-01-01
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| Series: | IDCases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250925000642 |
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| Summary: | Peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis is a leading cause of treatment discontinuation and mortality among peritoneal dialysis patients. The presence of multidrug-resistant organisms further complicates management, particularly in patients with complex intra-abdominal conditions. This paper presents a complicated case of refractory multidrug-resistant peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis, which was ultimately diagnosed as being caused by a teratoma. Following adequate drainage and the administration of sensitive antibiotics, the patient successfully underwent teratoma excision and transitioned to hemodialysis. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-2509 |