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 …

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

3 Peritoneal access Page 1 Nephrol Dial Transplant (2005) 20 [Suppl 9]: ix8–ix12 doi:10.1093/ndt/gfi1117
3 Peritoneal access Guidelines A. Each centre should have a dedicated team involved in …

Ultrasound is commonly used in nephrology for diagnostic studies of the kidneys and lower
urinary tract and to guide percutaneous procedures, such as insertion of hemodialysis …

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is used to treat end-stage renal failure in
an increasing number of patients. CAPD has an advantage over hemodialysis in that it …

Peritoneal dialysis-(PD) related infections continue to be a major cause of morbidity and
mortality in patients on renal replacement therapy via PD. However, despite the great efforts …

Ultrasound is very effective in performing procedures and assessment of complications in
peritoneal dialysis. The ultrasound examination can be applied for preoperative …

Background Catheter-associated infections markedly contribute to treatment failure in
peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. There is much controversy surrounding prophylactic …

Peritonitis remains a major complication of peritoneal dialysis, accounting for much of the
morbidity associated with the technique. Peritonitis accounts for 15–35% of hospital …