Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome Consequent to a Wound Infection Following Removal of a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter

Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome (FHCS) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the liver capsule (perihepatitis) and adjacent peritoneal surfaces. We report a case of FHCS developing in a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient in whom catheter removal due to recurrent peritonitis was complicated by post...

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Published in:Peritoneal dialysis international 2016-11, Vol.36 (6), p.693-695
Main Authors: Zilberman-Daniels, T., Cohen-Hagai, K., Einbinder, Y., Osadchy, A., Benchetrit, S., Korzets, Z.
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Language:English
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Summary:Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome (FHCS) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the liver capsule (perihepatitis) and adjacent peritoneal surfaces. We report a case of FHCS developing in a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient in whom catheter removal due to recurrent peritonitis was complicated by post-operative wound infection. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case description of FHCS in the context of PD.
ISSN:0896-8608
1718-4304
DOI:10.3747/pdi.2015.00292