Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a well‐established form of renal replacement therapy for patients
with end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD), which accounts for 11% of dialysis therapy for …

Despite substantial advances in peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a renal replacement modality,
PD-related infection remains an important cause of morbidity, technique failure, and …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) related infections are major complications leading to patient
morbidity, mortality and technique failure. When considering infectious complications of …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is associated with a high risk of infection of the peritoneum,
subcutaneous tunnel and catheter exit site. Although quality standards demand an infection …

Peritonealdialysis (PD) isaneffectiveandwidelyusedformofrenal replacement therapy and
accounts for 15–50% of renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage renal disease …

Peritoneal dialysis represents an important treatment choice for patients with kidney failure.
It allows them to dialyze outside the hospital setting, facilitating enhanced opportunities to …

Peritonitis is still a serious problem in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients and is associated with
mortality. To improve outcomes in PD patients, attention must be focused on preventing …

The use of peritoneal dialysis (PD) varies widely from country to country, with the main
limitation being infectious complications, particularly peritonitis, which leads to technique …

Infections complicate peritoneal dialysis in the form of exit site infections, tunnel infections,
and peritonitis. This chapter reviews the diagnosis, prevention, cause, and management of …

Reducing the frequency of peritonitis for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD)
continues to be a challenge. This review focuses on recent updates in catheter care and …