Peritoneal dialysis training in a patient with multiple congenital anomalies

Watts, K.; Ellis, E.; Pearson, D.; Wells, T.; Stovall, P.

Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis. Conference on Peritoneal Dialysis 8: 199-200

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 1197-8554
PMID: 1361786
Document Number: 402015
We report an adult patient with multiple congenital anomalies including absent right arm, short stature, and scoliosis who has been trained and successfully performs continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis independently. Motivated patients with end stage renal disease and various anomalies should be considered for peritoneal dialysis training.

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