Resuming peritoneal dialysis after catheter removal due to complicated peritonitis.

Cristina Chediak TeránR Haridian Sosa BarriosVictor Burguera VionMilagros Fernández LucasMaite E Rivera Gorrín

Published in: Clinical and experimental nephrology (2020)

Resuming PD after severe peritonitis requiring PC removal is feasible but a high proportion of patients do not restart PD for non-medical reasons, usually older patients with higher Charlson index. A properly structured interview would be a useful tool that could improve return to technique in these patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
prognostic factors
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
early onset
ultrasound guided