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Does Prior Abdominal Surgery Influence Technique Survival of Peritoneal Dialysi...
Silva,Rita Matos; Fragoso,Pedro; Reis,Marina; Cerqueira,Sofia; Romãozinho,Catarina; Borges,Andreia; Maia,Pedro; Ferreira,Joaquim; Mendes,TeresaAbstract Introduction: Prior abdominal surgery may result in peritoneal membrane adhesions and fibrosis. Its impact on peritoneal membrane function and peritoneal dialysis technique survival has not been adequately investigated. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of prior abdominal surgical procedures on peritoneal dialysis technique survival. Methods: We performed a retrospective, longitudinal ...
The Importance of a Peritoneal Dialysis‑First Policy in Long Term Outcomes
Correia,Ana Luísa; Almiro e Castro,Pedro; Mira,Filipe; Cerqueira,Sofia; Marques,Maria Guedes; Maia,Pedro; Alves,RuiAbstract Introduction: A significant part of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients begins renal replacement therapy (RRT) through hemodialysis (HD) before transitioning to PD. We aim to evaluate the impact of an initial period on HD before transitioning to PD on the outcomes. Material and Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study including the prevalent PD patients between January 2017 and December 2019. D...
Life and Sleep Quality amongst Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Comparative Study
Castro,Pedro Almiro e; Correia,Ana Luísa; Mira,Filipe; Cerqueira,Sofia; Oliveira,Nuno Afonso; Maia,Pedro; Alves,RuiABSTRACT Introduction: Sleep disorders affect up to 70% of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients and appear to have significant negative effects on their quality of life (QoL). We compared life and sleep quality between patients on automated PD (APD) and continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD). Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study in chronic PD patients followed in our Dialysis Unit in February 2022. We evaluated sl...
Sodium Intake Targets in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Real-Life Challenge
Castro,Pedro Almiro e; Correia,Ana Luísa; Mira,Filipe; Cerqueira,Sofia; Oliveira,Nuno Afonso; Maia,Pedro; Alves,RuiABSTRACT Introduction: Optimal fluid balance in peritoneal dialysis requires adequate urinary and peritoneal water and sodium removal and restriction of dietary sodium intake (<2 g/day). We aim to study the relationship between sodium intake, blood pressure control and medication burden in peritoneal dialysis patients. Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study of chronic peritoneal dialysis patients followe...
The oncogenic effect of hepatitis C lasts beyond the disease's Eradication
Cerqueira,Sofia; Teixeira,Catarina; Afonso,Nuno; Castro,Rui; Morgado,Teresa; Alves,RuiABSTRACT Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is widely prevalent worldwide, with an estimated 180 million people infected. Its manifestations are not limited to hepatic disease, as it has widely known immunomodulator and oncogenic effects. Most HCV associated autoimmune and lymphoproliferative diseases have been shown to subside after successful antiviral treatment. However, viral eradication doesn't always equal lymphoma ...