Comparison of three hemodialysis procedures with unipuncture

Dialysis efficiency estimated by the decrease in urea, creatinine and phosphorus serum concentrations is higher with the double-lumen single-needle method, compared to the single-lumen needle unipuncture methods. This increased efficiency is related to a higher blood flow rate through the dialyser. Provided the superficial veins are not too small and/or tortuous, the double-lumen needle appears as a safe, simple and rewarding device and may be used in most patients on regular dialysis treatment.Comparative StudyJournal Articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Brucella endocarditis: the role of combined medical and surgical treatment.

Brucella endocarditis, although a rare complication of brucellosis, is the main cause of death related to this disease. This report describes a case of aortic endocarditis due to Brucella abortus in an elderly farmer with known aortic stenosis. Urgent valve replacement was performed because of progressive heart failure despite appropriate antimicrobial treatment. The infection was cured with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and rifampin given for 3 months after surgery. A review of the literature reports on the 38 other cases of cured brucella endocarditis made clear the need for combined antimicrobial treatment and surgical valve replacement