Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and the sequential use of cyclophosphamide followed by
azathioprine (CTX-AZA) demonstrate similar short-term efficacy in the treatment of diffuse …

Introduction. Minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) is a common form of nephrotic
syndrome in children and young adults. We investigated its clinical presentations, steroid …

Objective The ISPD 2005 guidelines for peritonitis recommend antibiotic prophylaxis for
patients undergoing colonoscopy with polypectomy while on continuous ambulatory peritoneal …

Background: Retrospective and anecdotal data suggest that mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)
might be effective when given as rescue therapy for membranous nephropathy (MN). …

… Author links open overlay panel Sing Leung Lui , Suk Wai Cheng , Flora Ng , Suk Yi Ng ,
Kit Mui Wan , Terence Yip , Kai Chung Tse , Man Fai Lam , Kar Neng Lai , Wai Kei Lo …

Objective We compared outcomes for catheters with different configurations: conventional
straight, swan-neck straight tip, and swan-neck curled tip. Design The study was conducted as …

… Author links open overlay panel Wai-Kei Lo , Sing-Leung Lui , Tak-Mao Chan , Fu-Keung Li
, Man-Fai Lam , Kai-Chung Tse , Sydney Chi-Wai Tang , Cindy Bo-Ying Choy , Kar-Neng Lai …

Background and Objectives Enterococci are part of the normal flora of the gastrointestinal
tract. They can cause enteric peritonitis, which is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis (…

Objective To determine the risk factors and outcomes of peritonitis caused by extended-spectrum
beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli in continuous ambulatory …

In this case series, a cluster of 5 consecutive peritoneal dialysis patients with atypical
mycobacterial exit-site infections in a single center within 20 months are described. Clinical features…