Ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and hernial complications.
This article reviews the incidence of abdominal wall hernias in patients treated by ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The authors draw attention to the need for a heightened awareness of this common complication, the atypical clinical presentation in some cases, and the need for prompt surgical intervention.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology