Exit-site/tunnel infection and catheter outcome in peritoneal dialysis patients. - Abstract -
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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 …

The purpose of this study was to analyze catheter outcome of persistent exit-site/tunnel
infections (ESI/TIs) in peritoneal dialysis patients who underwent removal of 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 …

The purpose of our study was to investigate catheter outcome of persistent exit-site/tunnel
infections (ESI/TIs) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The patients underwent removal of …

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 …

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 reviewed the course and outcome of all Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) exit-site and
tunnel infections (ESI/TI) that occurred at our home peritoneal dialysis (PD) unit over a 3 …

This brief review addresses the impact that several important aspects of catheter technology
and exit-site care have on catheter-related infections and catheter longevity. The discussion …

The aim of this study was to conduct an in-depth analysis of the relationship of exit site and
tunnel infection (ES/TI) to peritonitis and catheter loss in peritoneal dialysis patients, with …