Causative organisms and outcomes of peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis in Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia: a 3-year analysis

Causative organisms and outcomes of peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis in Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia: a 3-year analysis

Abstract Background Peritoneal dialysis peritonitis remains a significant cause of morbidity for peritoneal dialysis patients and the main reason for conversion from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis. As the characteristics of patients and microbial susceptibility vary from center to center, the a...

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Main Authors: Vui Eng Phui, Clare Hui Hong Tan, Chee Kean Chen, Kee Hoe Lai, Kwek Foong Chew, Hock Hin Chua, Laura Lui Sian Ngu, Lawrence Wei Soon Hii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
Subjects:
Continuous ambulating peritoneal dialysis
Peritonitis
Microorganisms
Catheter removal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41100-017-0117-8

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