Looking for research on peritoneal dialysis on patients with ulcerative colitis, I was told it was contraindicated, any research or feedback would be great Thanks
Looking for research on peritoneal dialysis on patients with ulcerative colitis, I was told it was contraindicated, any research or feedback would be great Thanks
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Lucie moisan, Nurse from USA asked
Looking for research on peritoneal dialysis on patients with ulcerative colitis, I was told it was contraindicated, any research or feedback would be great Thanks

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⋅ Eric Goffin, MD from Belgium ⋅ August 30, 2023

It depends on how the ulcerative colitis is managed and how the response to therapy is. If the disease is not controlled, there is a risk of bacterial tanslocation and thus to polymicrobial peritonitis ! If the disease is well controlled, PD can be initiated in a well-informed patient 

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