The present data demonstrate lower RCO contents and AGE formation potential in fresh icodextrin and amino acid PD fluids than in fresh heat-sterilized glucose PD fluids. However, this difference decreases progressively during dwell time, mainly as a result of the influx of total RCOs.
In this retrospective study comprising a small number of cases, increased attenuation of fatty tissue around the Tenckhoff catheter correlated with exit-site or tunnel infections. CT might be an auxiliary tool for diagnosis, although CT costs much more than US and is not always available in general practice. Further prospective studies are needed. .
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