PD peritonitis in patients undergoing capsule endoscopy: A descriptive study

The objective of the study was to assess the risk of PD peritonitis in patients undergoing CE. Descriptive statistics were used to describe patient characteristics and clinical outcomes. Overall, 23 patients with PD underwent CE. Twelve patients underwent CE alone (i.e. no other concomitant procedures) and none of these patients experienced an episode of PD peritonitis. The remaining 11 patients underwent CE and other invasive endoscopic/abdominal surgical procedures, of whom 2 suffered PD peritonitis. CE is likely a relatively safe procedure in PD patients. PD patients undergoing CE may not require prior antibiotic prophylaxis. Given their relative safety, CE may be an appealing diagnostic tool in a select group of PD patients for the investigation of gastrointestinal disease.PMID:38288584 | DOI:10.1177/08968608231221063

Source: Peritoneal Dialysis International - January 30, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mina Khair Dharmenaan Palamuthusingam Carmel M Hawley Elaine M Pascoe David Wayne Johnson Saw Yu Mon Magid Fahim Source Type: research