Gram-negative organisms in peritoneal dialysis peritonitis: an early indication for surgery in patients with haemolytic uraemic syndrome?

Rachel HarwoodDavid WilkinsonShweta RamkumarGillian Humphrey

Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2015)

The presence of enteric bacteria in patients with PDP significantly decreases the chances of successful conservative management. In these patients early involvement of the surgical team is essential with a low threshold for SI.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
gram negative
chronic kidney disease
multidrug resistant
minimally invasive
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
case report
prognostic factors
acute coronary syndrome
patient reported outcomes
ionic liquid