Comparison of Sirolimus and Colchicine Treatment on the Development of Peritoneal Fibrozis in Rats Having Peritoneal Dialysis


Sagiroglu T., SAYHAN M. B., Yagci M. A., Yalta T., SAĞIROĞLU G., Copuroglu E., ...More

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.32, no.1, pp.101-106, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2015.15183
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.101-106
  • Keywords: Colchicine, peritoneal dialysis, peritoneal fibrosis, sirolimus, RAPAMYCIN, FIBROSIS, PROGRESSION, DEFICIENCY, SCLEROSIS
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is a successful treatment modality for patients with end-stage renal disease. Peritoneal fibrosis (PF) is the most critical complication of long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD).