Objective Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a parameter of the heterogeneity of
circulating erythrocyte size. Recent researches have pointed out a link among RDW, chronic
kidney disease, and inflammation. We sought to investigate the prognostic value of baseline
RDW in patients with peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis (PDAP). Methods Our study
included 337 peritonitis episodes experienced by 202 patients who were undergoing
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) at a single center from 2013 to 2018 …

Abstract Background and Aims The red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a parameter of
the heterogeneity of circulating erythrocyte size. Recent researches have pointed out a link
among RDW, chronic kidney disease and inflammation. We sought to investigate the
prognostic value of baseline RDW in patients with peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis
(PDAP), which remains unknown. Method Our study included 337 peritonitis episodes
experienced by 202 patients who were undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal …