Are serum Alkaline Phosphatase Levels Associated with Increased Death Risk in Prevalent Hemodialysis Patients : 5-Year Experience in a Single Hemodialysis Center?
Our study demonstrated that serum ALP levels were not associated with increased death risk in prevalent HD patients over a 5-year interval.
In patients with contained leaks who have documented communication between the abscess cavity and the bowel, there is no difference in the rate of operative management or morbidity and mortality when compared with those with free leaks. This finding suggests that the categorization of leaks as free or contained may not be justified and argues for early operative intervention even in patients with contained leaks.