Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter-related infections are a major predisposing factor to PD-
related peritonitis (1–3). The primary objective of preventing and treating catheterrelated …

Peritonitis remains a leading complication of perito-neal dialysis (PD). Around 18% of the
infection-related mortality in PD patients is the result of peritonitis. Although less than 4% 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 Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related infections lead to significant morbidity. The
International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) guidelines for the prevention and …

Peritonitis remains a leading complication of perito-neal dialysis (PD). It contributes to
technique failure and hospitalization, and sometimes is associated with death of the patient …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated peritonitis is a serious complication of PD and
prevention and treatment of such is important in reducing patient morbidity and mortality …

For a peritoneal dialysis (PD) program to be successful, close attention must be paid to
preventing PD-related infections (defined as exit-site infections, tunnel infections, and …

Infectious complications remain the most significant cause for morbidity in pediatric patients
receiving chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD). Although prophylactic measures have led to …

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 …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) related infections continue to be a serious complication for PD
patients. Peritonitis can be associated with pain, hospitalization and catheter loss as well as …