Background Refractory exit-site infections (ESIs) and tunnel infections (TIs) are challenging
complications for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). This study compared the …

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 …

Since the introduction of Y-connector technology and the subsequent reduction in the
frequency of peritonitis, catheter-related infections have become the primary infectious …

Despite technical modifications and improvements in peritoneal dialysis (PD) during the past
decade, patients and physicians still may be confronted with PD-related problems that …

Background. Partial replantation (ie replacement of the extraperitoneal portion of the
catheter with creation of a new subcutaneous tunnel) has been suggested to avoid catheter …

Chronic exit-site and tunnel infections of the peritoneal dialysis catheter are significant
causes for removal of the catheter appliance and loss of peritoneal dialysis as a modality of …

Introduction Cuff-shaving has been described as a salvage technique for refractory exit-site
infections, with conflicting data regarding infection and catheter outcomes. We describe our …

Executive summary Objective The objective of this review was to appraise and synthesise
the best available evidence on the clinical effectiveness of peritoneal dialysis catheter exit …

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

In peritoneal dialysis (PD), catheter-related infections such as exit-site and tunnel infection
(ESTI), which can lead to peritonitis, is still the most troublesome problem for continuation of …