Publications by authors named "Ana Laura Alegria Arias"
Article Synopsis
- A pleuroperitoneal fistula is a rare complication from peritoneal dialysis where there’s an abnormal connection between the abdominal cavity and the chest cavity, leading to issues like fluid buildup in the lungs.
- A case study of a 55-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease shows that a simple method using methylene blue can effectively diagnose this condition by checking dialysis bags, providing a safe and affordable option for hospitals.
- It's crucial for healthcare providers to consider pleuroperitoneal fistulas in patients with persistent lung fluid and symptoms like difficulty breathing, especially if they have a history of peritoneal dialysis, as this condition can lead to serious health risks.
Hospitalization Causes and Epidemiological Characteristics Among Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Six-Year Retrospective Study.
José Manuel García Romero Raúl Melo Acevedo José Ignacio Mercado Merino Fatima Paulina Jaime Vargas Nemi Isabel Pérez Peña Ana Laura Alegria Arias
Cureus
August 2024
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) leads to a high rate of complications requiring hospital admission for advanced management. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the main causes of hospitalization following the initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT).
Materials And Methods: This observational and descriptive study utilized a non-probabilistic quota sampling method, reviewing a total of 423 medical records from General Regional Hospital 1 of the Mexican Social Security Institute in Querétaro.