it is recommended that the guidelines produced by the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis be consulted for advice on prophylaxis and management of exit-site infection and peritonitis.

Peritoneal dialysis is a significant risk factor for the development of peritonitis. Unlike other methods of dialysis ...

2 An increased risk of peritonitis among patients on peritoneal dialysis was the cause of the difference in death rates. A recent audit from the UK, another location where exit-site prophylaxis is ...

Just like every other type of medical treatment, adverse effects can occur in a small number of peritoneal dialysis patients. An affected individual may develop peritonitis or an infection of the ...

peritonitis remains the most common problem encountered by these patients, who are carefully selected for this treatment. Once residual renal function is lost, patients on peritoneal dialysis ...

The conventional surgery for removal of Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis catheter is similar ... commonly required when there is non-resolving peritonitis (1) or catheter malfunctions or if the ...