Sociodemographic features and outcomes of peritonitis episodes in children on peritoneal dialysis

Abstract

Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is one of the most preferred kidney replacement therapies in children. However, it has an important complication such as peritonitis. This study was planned to investigate the causes and frequency of peritonitis in children with PD. Methods The demographic features, peritonitis episodes, and microbiological characteristics of PD patients followed up for 5 years. Results Overall, 50 pediatric PD patients who met the study criteria in a 5‐year period were included in the study. Consanguineous marriage was 64% and 44% of the mothers was illiterate. A total of 19 patients had no peritonitis episode, and a total of 54 peritonitis episode were experienced. The overall peritonitis rate was one episode per 24.4 patient‐months. Culture negativity rate was 44%. Conclusion Even though factors such as the education level of the parents, the number of people or rooms in the house, dialysis modality were thought to influence peritonitis episodes, they could not be shown statistically.

High C‐reactive protein and number of previous episodes at diagnosis increase the risk of catheter removal in peritoneal dialysis‐related peritonitis in children

“…Peritonitis is one of the major complications of peritoneal dialysis. It remains the primary reason for switching from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis [13][14][15]. One of the significant results in peritonitis is damage to the peritoneal membrane.…”