Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Raja Sigamani

Publications

• Research Article
  Gastrointestinal Evaluation in Chronic Kidney Diseases
  Author(s): Arunkumar Krishnan, Raja Sigamani and Jayanthi VenkataramanArunkumar Krishnan, Raja Sigamani and Jayanthi Venkataraman
  
  Background: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in patients with severe chronic renal failure. The aim of this prospective study is to determine the prevalence of GI abnormalities and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and assess the importance of GI evaluation among in pretransplantation with CKD patients Material and Methods: Between August 2008 and July 2010, 287 patients with CKD who were candidates for renal transplantation were included for the study. Endoscopic changes were described and multiple antral gastric biopsies were taken for detection of H. pylori infection. Gastric biopsy findings were compared to findings in 100 consecutive patients with normal renal function undergoing endoscopy for assessment of dyspepsia. Results: There were 197 males 90 females. The Mean age was 36.7 years. Duration of hemodialysis treatment prior to endoscopy was 17 &plus.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000110

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