The Factors Related to Peritonitis in Patients Using Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

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Objectives: This research was conducted to evaluate the factors related to peritonitis in patient using ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Subjects and method: Retrospective study in 316 patients, include 117 cases with peritonitis and 199 cases without peritonitis. Result: The most important related to peritonitis in CAPD patients include: (1) Unchangable risk factor: age >60, CAPD in less than 12 months, live in countryside region, and (2) changable risk factor: hypoalbuminemia (plasma albumin < 3,5 g/dL). Conclusion: The Age and low serum albumin are important risk factors for peritonitis in patients with CAPD treatment

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