Long-Term Outcome of Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Peritonitis: Surgery can be Avoided

摘要

INTRODUCTIONContinuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) has become the preferred method of home dialysis for patients with end-stage renal failure. Peritonitis is a common and serious complication and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study was to assess what proportion of patients with CAPD peritonitis that required surgical intervention for on-going sepsis or for peritonitis-related bowel obstruction.