Extensive Peritoneal Calcifications Associated with Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 69-71, 2000.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-172157
ABSTRACT
Peritoneal calcification, which can lead to intestinal obstruction and potentially lethal hemoperitoneum, is a rare complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. We describe a case in which extensive peritoneal calcification had arisen for this reason. Although the patient was asymptomatic, extensive calcification was present on the parietal and visceral peritoneum, including the hepatic and splenic surface.
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Main subject:
Peritoneum
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Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory
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Dialysis
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Rabeprazole
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Hemoperitoneum
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Intestinal Obstruction
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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