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Risk Factors Associated with Peritoneal-Dialysis-Related Peritonitis
Joint Authors
König, Paul
Rudnicki, Michael
Kerschbaum, Julia
Source
International Journal of Nephrology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Peritonitis represents a major complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD).
The aim of this paper was to systematically collect data on patient-related risk factors for PD-associated peritonitis, to analyze the methodological quality of these studies, and to summarize published evidence on the particular risk factors.
Methods.
Studies were identified by searches of Pubmed (1990–2012) and assessed for methodological quality by using a modified form of the STROBE criteria.
Results.
Thirty-five methodologically acceptable studies were identified.
The following nonmodifiable risk factors were considered valid and were associated with an increased risk of peritonitis: ethnicity, female gender, chronic lung disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, antihepatitis C virus antibody positivity, diabetes mellitus, lupus nephritis or glomerulonephritis as underlying renal disease, and no residual renal function.
We also identified the following modifiable, valid risk factors for peritonitis: malnutrition, overweight, smoking, immunosuppression, no use of oral active vitamin D, psychosocial factors, low socioeconomic status, PD against patient’s choice, and haemodialysis as former modality.
Discussion.
Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors analyzed in this paper might serve as a basis to improve patient care in peritoneal dialysis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kerschbaum, Julia& König, Paul& Rudnicki, Michael. 2012. Risk Factors Associated with Peritoneal-Dialysis-Related Peritonitis. International Journal of Nephrology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475184
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kerschbaum, Julia…[et al.]. Risk Factors Associated with Peritoneal-Dialysis-Related Peritonitis. International Journal of Nephrology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475184
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kerschbaum, Julia& König, Paul& Rudnicki, Michael. Risk Factors Associated with Peritoneal-Dialysis-Related Peritonitis. International Journal of Nephrology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475184
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-475184