Naslov
Peritoneal dialysis in Dalmatian County, Croatia: 21 years of a single-center experience

Autori
Grubić, Marina ; Vuković, Miro ; Radić, Josipa

Vrsta, podvrsta
Radovi u časopisima, znanstveni

Izvornik
Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis (2022)

Status rada
Online first

Ključne riječi
acute peritonitis ; continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis ; diabetes mellitus ; kidney failure ; renal replacement therapy

Sažetak
Introduction: With end-stage renal disease becoming more prevalent, the importance of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is expected to rise even more. However, CAPD is associated with several infections with peritonitis being of the biggest importance. Methods: We collected data regarding acute peritonitis episodes (APEs), date of birth and CAPD start, BMI, diabetes mellitus (DM) prevalence, year of renal disease discovery, and details about renal replacement therapies. Primary outcomes included death, transplantation, and a switch to hemodialysis (HD). Results: Hundred and twenty-nine men and 123 women were analyzed. 63 patients had DM. The median age at the start of CAPD was 56. The median length of CAPD treatment was 24 months. In the end, 147 patients were still alive of which 97 were transplanted, 33 were on CAPD, and 26 were switched to HD. A total of 327 APE were observed. Conclusion: Although the incidence is decreasing, efforts are required to enhance the prevention and treatment of APE.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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