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 …

The management of catheter-related infections has become a major challenge in continuous
ambulatory peritoneal dialysis treatment. We identified five patients on continuous …

Catheter exit site and tunnel infections are frequent in CAPD patients and lead to morbidity,
prolonged treatment, recurrent peritonitis, and catheter failure. With the reduced incidence of …

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

Background Catheter-related infections are important causes of morbidity in patients
undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). There are different protocols of exit site care for the …

Background Catheter-related exit site infection is a major risk factor for the development of
peritonitis and can contribute to failure of treatment maintenance in peritoneal dialysis (PD) …

Background The most common complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) is infection. Despite
this, there are no clear guidelines for the management of repeat exit-site infection (ESI), and …

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 …

Despite advanced connectology of peritoneal dialysis (PD) equipment and improved patient
education, peritonitis continues to be a problem for many patients on PD and is associated …

Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) related infections continue to be a major cause of
morbidity and mortality in patients on PD. In the last ten years, in order to reduce cuff and exit …