Peritoneal Dialysis as a Safe and Effective Renal Replacement Therapy for Patients with Major Vascular Catastrophies

Abstract

AKI in the setting of major vascular catastrophies are a challenge in view of its multifactorial nature and hemodynamic instability. PD is an option of Renal replacement therapy which can be used successfully in such settings with minimal complications and in a cost effective manner. We hereby present two case scenarios of Aortic aneurysmal rupture and dissection with AKI which were managed with peritoneal dialysis with a review of literature.