Abstract
Information about diagnostic features of tuberculosis (TB) peritonitis among patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF), compared with those without ESRF, is limited. Here, we review our experience with TB peritonitis in patients with and without ESRF over a period of 11 years, with special reference to the clinical features of and diagnostic tools for TB peritonitis. The records of all patients with TB peritonitis who were seen at United Christian Hospital (Hong Kong) from 1996 through 2006 were reviewed. The diagnosis of TB peritonitis was based on (1) detection of mycobacteria on smear and/or Mycobacterium tuberculosis on culture of ascitic fluid and/or peritoneal biopsy specimens and/or (2) demonstration of caseating granulomata on histological assessment of peritoneal biopsy specimens. During the study period, 52 patients (19 without ESRF and 33 with ESRF) had TB peritonitis. Patients with ESRF tended to have more-acute onset of symptoms and neutrophil-predominant peritoneal fluid, which mimicked bacterial peritonitis. Diagnosis was made earlier among patients without ESRF than among those with ESRF. Laparotomy or laparoscopy was the initial diagnostic tool for 12 patients (63%) without ESRF, whereas mycobacterial cultur...Continue Reading
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