Successful treatment of Aspergillus peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis.
Fungal peritonitis is an uncommon complication of peritoneal dialysis. There have been four reported cases of dialysis-related Aspergillus peritonitis. Only one patient survived and none have continued peritoneal dialysis. This report describes the first case of dialysis-related Aspergillus peritonitis that was able to continue peritoneal dialysis and reviews the previous cases. Dialysis catheter removal and intravenous amphotericin appear to be the most beneficial therapy.
Prewitt
K
K
Nephrology Service, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO 80045-5001.
Lockard
J
J
Rodgers
D
D
Hasbargen
J
J
D000368:Aged; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*