Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter-related infections are important risk factors for catheter loss
and peritonitis. The 2023 updated recommendations have revised and clarified definitions …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter-related infections are a major predisposing factor to PD-
related peritonitis (1–3). The primary objective of preventing and treating catheterrelated …

Background Catheter-associated infections markedly contribute to treatment failure in
peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. There is much controversy surrounding prophylactic …

Purpose To develop diagnostic and treatment strategies for peritoneal dialysis catheter exit-
site and tunnel infections. Population All consenting peritoneal dialysis patients performing …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) related infections continue to be a serious complication for PD
patients. Peritonitis can be associated with pain, hospitalization and catheter loss as well as …

Although the ability of CAPD to successfully treat end-stage renal disease is now well
established, exitsite infection (ESI) remains a serious cause of morbidity. The objective of …

The use of peritoneal dialysis (PD) varies widely from country to country, with the main
limitation being infectious complications, particularly peritonitis, which leads to technique …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is associated with a high risk of infection of the peritoneum,
subcutaneous tunnel and catheter exit site. Although quality standards demand an infection …

Infection is a significant driver of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal
disease undergoing maintenance dialysis. In the United States, septicemia and other …

Objective To identify factors associated with peritoneal dialysis-related infections at one
center. Design The study was a retrospective study of a 3 year time period with relatively …