The importance of exit-site infections (ESIs) as a source of peritonitis and catheter loss in
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients is unknown. We collected data …

We studied the culture results from 321 continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
related infections (exit site, tunnel infections, and peritonitis) in 137 patients over a 5-year …

One hundred two exit-site infections (ESI) were diagnosed in 63 of 163 (38.6%) patients,
with an incidence of one episode every 23.7 patient-months in patients with a history of ESI …

One hundred and thirty-one patients were started on continuous ambulatory peritoneal
dialysis (CAPD) between January 1984 and June 1987. They ranged in age from 14 to 82 …

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

Objective To elucidate the factors leading to catheter loss from recurrent infection in patients
on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Design All catheters removed from …

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients with a history of ESI were much
more likely to also have a history of peritonitis than those patients without a history of ESIs …

Results Patients were mostly male (64.5%) and Caucasian, with a mean age of 60.5±14.4
years. There were 44 ESIs and 87 peritonitis episodes during the 18-month study. Seven …

One of the most important components of the peritoneal dialysis system is a permanent and
trouble free access to the peritoneal cavity. The three previous articles in this series …

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 …