Infectious and mechanical complications in planned-start vs. urgent-start peritoneal dialysis: a cohort study.

João Victor Costa Müller Daniela Ponce

Published in: Jornal brasileiro de nefrologia : 'orgao oficial de Sociedades Brasileira e Latino-Americana de Nefrologia (2022)

Patient survival and time on PD were similar between the planned- and urgent-start PD groups, while leakage was more frequently seen in the urgent-start PD group. Death was associated with lower albumin levels and older age, while peritonitis was associated with diabetes.

Keyphrases

peritoneal dialysis
end stage renal disease
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
chronic kidney disease
case report
physical activity
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
community dwelling