Despite new catheter designs (1, 2), improved dialysis techniques (3), and various
prophylactic strategies with antibiotic cream applied to the nose or the exit site (4, 5) …

In general, in peritoneal dialysis (PD) practice in hospitals, Twardowski and Prowant's exit-
site classification system is used, while the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis …

Introduction: Exit-site infection (ESI) is an important risk factor for peritonitis in patients under
chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD). The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) …

Objective Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related infection is a common cause of catheter loss and
the main reason for PD drop-out. Exit-site infection (ESI) is a pathway to developing tunnel …

Exit-site infections (ESIs) increase the risk of developing peritoneal dialysis (PD) peritonitis
and PD technique failure. There are no clear guidelines on how to monitor exit site (ES) after …

Exit-site infections are a serious catheter-related complication for continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. A healthy exit site is usually dry and does not bleed or …

Objective The objective of our research was to summarize and review evidence supporting a
causal relationship between exit-site infection and peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) …

Background Prevention of infection is considered essential for satisfactory maintenance of
peritoneal dialysis. Infections of the peritoneal dialysis catheter tunnel and exit site are …

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 …

previous observation that concomitant tunnel infection represents a sinister condition. With
respect to primary outcomes, the authors put special emphasis on exploratory analysis to …