Introduction Catheter-related infections such as exit site infection (ESI) and tunnel infection
(TI) are major causes of peritoneal dialysis (PD) discontinuation. For ESI/TI treatment …

Background: Peritoneal dialysis catheter (PDC)-related infections account for significant
morbidity, PD disruptions and costs. Patients with refractory exit-site or tunnel track infections …

Background In case of intractable exit site and/or tunnel infections, peritoneal dialysis (PD)
catheter removal and re‐insertion are recommended. Previous studies have reported the …

Aim: Catheter‐related infection is a major cause of catheter loss in peritoneal dialysis (PD).
We evaluated the effect of catheter revision on the treatment of intractable exit site infection …

Background Exit-site infection (ESI) and tunnel infection (TI) of the peritoneal dialysis (PD)
catheter are significant causes of catheter or even method loss as well as patient morbidity …

Background Relapsing peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) is associated with lower cure
rates and more hemodialysis (HD) transfers, as catheter removal is recommended in these …

Background The optimal time for the commencement of peritoneal dialysis (PD) after PD
catheter insertion is unclear. If dialysis is started too soon after insertion, dialysate leaks and …

Background The most common complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) is infection. Despite
this, there are no clear guidelines for the management of repeat exit-site infection (ESI), and …

A ccess to the peritoneal cavity using an indwelling permanent and trouble-free catheter is
the key factor in the success of long-term peritoneal dialysis. In the early years of peritoneal …

Introduction: Long-term use of peritoneal dialysis catheter is associated with complications
such as infection and malfunction, necessitating removal of catheter with subsequent …