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 …

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

Infection is a significant driver of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal
disease undergoing maintenance dialysis. In the United States, septicemia and other …

Peritoneal infections still represent a most feared complication of chronic peritoneal dialysis,
due to their high incidence and relevant clinical consequences, including direct mortality …

Approximately 10 years have passed since the Peritoneal Dialysis Guidelines were
formulated in 2009. Much evidence has been reported during the succeeding years, which …

The role of histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) in peritoneal fibrosis remains unknown. In this
study, we examined the effect of HDAC6 inhibition on the epithelial–mesenchymal transition …

Purpose: The purpose of our study is to carry out a Bayesian network meta-analysis
comparing the efficacy of different antimicrobial dressings for prevention of catheter-related …

Exit site infection (ESI) is a leading complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD), at an incidence
of 0.6 episodes per year in the United States, and a major risk factor for catheter removal …

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

Aims and objectives To investigate whether the type of dressing used (occlusive vs. semi‐
occlusive) impacts on exit‐site infection. Background The exit‐site infections are a major …