Assisted peritoneal dialysis as an alternative for the patient with a hypersensitivity reaction to dialyser system components

Abstract

In patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease,
the vast majority of renal replacement therapy is performed
using haemodialysis. Peritoneal dialysis is
less frequently chosen because, particularly in older
patients, it is associated with challenges related to
fluid exchange. An alternative approach might be assisted
peritoneal dialysis, wherein trained relatives
perform fluid exchange.
The objective was to present a case report of
a patient diagnosed with hypersensitivity to dialysis
membranes, which necessitated a transition
to an alternative method of renal replacement
therapy. Assisted peritoneal dialysis emerges as
a promising option, particularly among elderly
patients burdened with multiple comorbidities
and frailty syndrome, offering the potential for improved
quality of life.