Therapeutic plasmapheresis in idiopathic membranous nephropathy anti-PLA2R-related: A case series.

Membranous nephropathy is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome (NS) in non-diabetic adults; in 80% of patients it is idiopathic (PMN). PMN has an autoimmune pathogenesis, 70%-85% of patients have increased titer of antibodies to the podocyte membrane antigen PLA2R. The etiological, prognostic and predictive role of the Ab anti-PLA2R is demonstrated.

Impact of peritoneal catheter intramural design on dialysis discontinuation rate.

Aim: Catheter dislocation is an important cause of technique failure for peritoneal dialysis (PD). Aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of intramural trait configuration on this outcome.

Methods: We considered 240 swan neck, double-cuffed catheters positioned in adult patients in our Centre with mini-laparotomy technique partitioned, according with the intramural segment design, in a standard technique group (ST) (n.

[Compound heterozygosis with novel AQP2 gene mutation in sisters affected by autosomal congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus].

Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (CNDI) is a rare inherited disorder, mostly caused by antidiuretic hormone receptor type 2 (ADHR2) gene mutations, which are inherited as X-linked traits. Less than 10% of cases are due to mutations in the aquaporin-2 (AQP2) gene, inherited in autosomal recessive or dominant manner. We report the case of two adult sisters, of 30 and 27 years of age, diagnosed in early infancy with X-linked CNDI.

Retrospective comparison of two different approaches for ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation in hemodialysis patients.

Background: Prevalent hemodialysis patients with vascular access consisting of a central venous catheter (CVC) are continuously increasing over the years. Improvement in evolution and CVC placement procedures represents therefore an essential tool to enhance performance and reduce intraoperative and long-term CVC complications. Internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization techniques are different according to ultrasound probe position in relation to vein axis and to needle direction in relation to ultrasound beam.

Quality of life of hemodialysis patients in Central and Southern Italy: cross-sectional comparison between Hemodiafiltration with endogenous reinfusion (HFR) and Bicarbonate Hemodialysis.

Introduction: in hemodialysis (HD) patients, poor health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) is prevalent and associated with adverse outcomes. HR-QoL is strictly linked to nutritional status of HD patients. Hemodiafiltration with endogenous reinfusion (HFR) is an alternative dialysis technique that combines diffusion, convection and absorption.

[Peritoneal dialysis in adult patients with prune belly syndrome: an impossible challenge?].

Prune belly syndrome (PBS) is a rare congenital syndrome characterized by hypoplasia of the abdominal muscles, urinary tract malformations, and cryptorchidism in males. The estimated incidence is 1 in 35,000 to 50,000 live births. Chronic renal failure and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), due both to different degrees of renal hypoplasia or dysplasia and infectious complications, develops in 20-30% of patients who survive the neonatal period.

[Acute heart failure secondary to takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient on peritoneal dialysis with residual renal function loss].

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is characterized by clinical and electrocardio-graphic signs that mimic myocardial ischemia, typical left ventricular kinesis abnormalities, and no evidence of obstructive coronary disease. It is associated with emotional or physical stress usually in postmenopausal women. A major pathogenetic role is played by excessive sympathetic stimulation of the left ventricle.