Open AccessRecurrent epiploic appendagitis and peritoneal dialysis: A case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Badri Man Shrestha,
James M. Hampton
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
world journal of nephrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2220-6124
DOI - 10.5527/wjn.v3.i3.114
Subject(s) - medicine , peritoneal dialysis , laparoscopy , abdominal pain , general surgery , surgery , radiology , intensive care medicine
Epiploic appendagitis (EA) is rare cause of acute or subacute abdominal pain in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), where the diagnosis can be challenging as the clinical features, laboratory markers and imaging characteristics have not been described previously in this group of patients. Here, we present the management of a case of EA in a patient on PD and review published literature pertinent to the subject. The importance of establishing the diagnosis early by laparoscopy is emphasised.