ArticlePediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)2004
Risk factors for catheter-related complications in pediatric peritoneal dialysis.
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- Factors influencing occurrence of peritonitis in Saudi children on peritoneal dialysis.BMC pediatrics · 2020Article
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter placement, outcomes and complications.Pediatric surgery international · 2018Article
- A New Anchor Technique on the Peritoneal Wall for Preventing Dislocation of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters Using the Anterior Rectus Fascia in a Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.Peritoneal dialysis international : journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis · 2015Article
- Noninfectious Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis in Korean Children: A 26-Year Single-Center Study.Yonsei medical journal · 2015Article
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- Single port laparoscopic and open surgical accesses of chronic peritoneal dialysis in children: A single center experience over 12 years.Journal of minimal access surgeryArticle
- Chronic peritoneal dialysis in children with special needs or social disadvantage or both: contraindications are not always contraindications.Peritoneal dialysis international : journal of the International Society for Peritoneal DialysisArticle
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Abstract
Catheter-related complications, including infection, dialysate leak, and malfunction, are the principal causes of peritoneal dialysis (PD) failure. To determine risk factors predisposing to these complications, we conducted a retrospective study of 90 children on chronic PD who received 127 catheters from January 1990 to December 2000. There was a significant risk for dialysate leak when PD catheters were used early (</=14 days post placement) versus delayed use (>14 days). There was no significant difference in malfunction and infection rate between early and delayed use groups. Weight and height <5th percentile, low serum albumin, and history of abdominal surgery were not associated with an increased risk of complications. History of dialysis prior to catheter placement and presence of a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) were both associated with significant infection risk. Patients </=3 years old were more likely to have a G-tube and had an increased risk of infection. We conclude that delayed use of the PD catheter led to a lower incidence of dialysate leak but had no effect on infection rate. Young age, G-tube, and history of prior dialysis are risk factors for infection. Multi-center, prospective controlled studies involving larger numbers of children are important to confirm these findings.
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