Clinical and experimental nephrologyPeritoneal DialysisJapanHumansCatheter-Related InfectionsCatheters
Survey of exit-site management practices of peritoneal dialysis in Japan.
Satoshi Kurahashi, Hiroyuki Kadoya, Satoshi Ototake, Takaaki Kosugi, Masahiro Nakagaki, Ai Nagashima, Kenji Harada, Naohiro Toda, Masahiro Eriguchi, Yukinao Sakai, Masashi Mizuno, Satoshi Suzuki, Keisuke Maruyama, Tomoko Inoue, Nanae Matsuo
Published: 202610.1007/s10157-025-02776-8
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Catheter exit-site infection is a major cause of withdrawal from peritoneal dialysis (PD). However, methods for caring for the peritoneal catheter and exit sites are not established and vary among facilities. No survey has been conducted…
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