RESULTS Fifteen of the thirty access sites were infected, all microbiobogically confirmed; of
the fifteen access sites classified as infection free, absence of infection was microbiologically …

In-111-labeled leukocytes were administered to 13 patients on continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis in order to locate catheter-associated infections. Using a marker to …

Clotted arteriovenous grafts can be a source of sepsis in dialysis patients, but this sort of
infection is usually silent, chronic and very difficult to diagnose. 1, 2 Fluorodeoxyglucose …

Sir: Localization of septic foci is often difficult. We would like to report on our recent
experience with a 61-year-old patient who was admitted with fever and rising serum …

In-111 labeled leukocyte scintigraphy is a sensitive test for the diagnosis of prosthetic
vascular graft infections. However, several causes of false-positive results have been …

Thrombotic and infectious complications are frequent causes of hemodialysis vascular
access failure and contribute considerably to the cost of care for chronic hemodialysis …

To assess the added value of single-photon emission computed tomography/computed
tomography (SPECT/CT) in patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF) or renal transplant …

Postoperative urine cultures from a ureterostomic catheter disclosed Pseudomonas
aeruginosa. The patient was treated with Vibramycin and carbenicillin and was discharged …

Editor: Some patients are able to return to continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
after severe episodes of peritonitis. In other patients, peritoneal adhesions may prevent …

Exit-site infections (ESIs) and tunnel infections of the peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter are
ongoing problems. Exit-site infections are routinely diagnosed by clinical examination (1) …