Acute Peritoneal Dialysis with Cycler in Leptospirosis: First Case Experience in Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital

Authors

  • Kamol Khositrangsikun
  • Chalermpol Na Petvicharn

Keywords:

Leptospirosis, Weil’s syndrome, Acute kidney injury, Peritoneal dialysis, Cycler automated PD, Tenckhoff catheter, Modified Seldinger technique

Abstract

Leptospirosisis an important cause of acute kidney injury in Thailand, the dialysis modalities is variety up to institute experiences and resources. CRRT are not available in every part of the country and peritoneal dialysis is an option for some patient. We present a first case of cycler use for acute peritoneal dialysis in-patient with Leptospirosis and Weil’s syndrome in tertiary care hospital with bedside Tenckhoff catheter insertion (Modified Seldinger Technique) by nephrologist. Resulting in recovery from acute kidney injury and non-dialysis dependent with catheter removal at the end of therapy.

 

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Published

2018-01-01

How to Cite

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Khositrangsikun K, Na Petvicharn C. Acute Peritoneal Dialysis with Cycler in Leptospirosis: First Case Experience in Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital. MNST Med J [internet]. 2018 Jan. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 8];1(2):78-86. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/MNSTMedJ/article/view/248212