Gram-negative organisms in peritoneal dialysis peritonitis: an early indication for surgery in patients with haemolytic uraemic syndrome?
The presence of enteric bacteria in patients with PDP significantly decreases the chances of successful conservative management. In these patients early involvement of the surgical team is essential with a low threshold for SI.
L1 was associated with poor outcome in gastric carcinoma. However, its association with the formation of peritoneal metastases or the presence of free cancer cells in the abdominal cavity was not observed. Further study to identify the role of L1 in gastric cancer progression and metastasis is warranted.