Author/Authors :
Hamdan, Zakaria Nephrology Department - An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine , Tarabeih, Mahdi Nephrology Department - An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine , Jebrin, Kamel Nephrology Department - An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine , Khazneh, Emad Nephrology Department - An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine , Abusalameh, Eman Beirzeit University, Beirzeit, Palestine , Nuairat, Hanan Nephrology Department - An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine , Sawalmeh, Osama Nephrology Department - An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine
Abstract :
Introduction. The incidence of ESRD is increasing dramatically
and the majority of patients are commenced to hemodialysis
(HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) due to the long waiting time for
renal transplantation. PD has comparable outcomes with HD but
many barriers limit its utilization. Obesity is considered among
the barriers and this was attributed to its related complications.
Case Report. A 50-year-old male patient with ESRD presented to
our hospital for PD. He was extremely obese (BMI = 44.2 kg/m2).
The case was discussed between the nephrology, surgical and
nursing team, and the decision was made to proceed towards PD.
Conclusion. Obesity should not impede the beneficial effects of PD.
The obstacles of obesity, which we faced; could be overcome with
the collaboration between a highly qualified multidisciplinary team.
