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{"title":"Assessing the stability of daptomycin in icodextrin-based peritoneal dialysis solution.","authors":"Hiroyuki Suzuki, Kasumi Kudo, Takashi Uno, Taisuke Konno, Kouji Okada, Yasuyuki Agatsuma, Hitoshi Nakamura, Yuriko Murai","doi":"10.1177/08968608241283526","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08968608241283526","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The stability of antimicrobials in peritonitis during peritoneal dialysis (PD) solutions is a critical factor influencing treatment success. This study investigated the stability of daptomycin (DAP) when combined with icodextrin-based PD solution, by measuring DAP concentrations and observing any structural changes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A dose of DAP (350 mg) was dissolved in 7 mL of saline in a clean bench. The solution was then injected into the large compartment (1,260 mL) of NICOPELIQ^® Peritoneal Dialysis Solution and thoroughly mixed. Samples were collected at intervals ranging from 0 to 336 h (7 points in total). The concentration of DAP was quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The structure of any unidentified peaks was determined using HPLC coupled with electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>DAP maintained 90% of the initial concentration in NICOPELIC^® for 72 h at room temperature and 12 h at 37 °C. Unidentified peaks, distinct from DAP, were detected during analysis. Further investigation indicated that these peaks corresponded to anhydrated DAP.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings from this stability study are expected to enhance the effectiveness of outpatient management and preparation for treating peritonitis using DAP.</p>","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"8968608241283526"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142472274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinicians' priorities for exercise programming for people receiving peritoneal dialysis: Qualitative content analysis from an international survey.","authors":"Oksana Harasemiw, Emilie Ford, Iwona Gabrys, Ruth Getachew, Jennifer MacRae, Stephanie Thompson, Paul N Bennett, Clara Bohm","doi":"10.1177/08968608241288999","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08968608241288999","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exercise and physical activity have been shown to improve health outcomes among people receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD), however, little is known about PD clinicians' perceptions and practices regarding exercise counselling. To inform exercise program design and implementation, we distributed a cross-sectional online questionnaire to PD clinicians between July and December 2021 through professional nephrology societies and networks. As part of this survey, participants were asked, \"What are the most important aspects you would like to see incorporated in an exercise program for PD patients?\" Six hundred and nine respondents provided 1249 unique perspectives. Responses were coded using summative content analysis and grouped into themes. The overarching theme identified was the need for individualized and accessible programming. Under this umbrella, the four main sub-themes identified were: promotion of specific exercises, overcoming common barriers to exercise, perceived cornerstones of exercise prescriptions, and program design to address patient-relevant outcomes. Overall, PD clinicians believed that PD does not preclude exercise participation and recognized the potential for exercise to improve physical, mental, and social well-being. The involvement of exercise professionals was valued in PD clinical programs. However, additional education for practitioners and patients regarding safety and the benefits of exercise is required to assist in widespread implementation and acceptance of exercise programming in the PD population.</p>","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"8968608241288999"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142472275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A unique case of mesothelial cyst removal during peritoneal dialysis.","authors":"John Dotis, Antonia Kondou, Vasiliki Karava, Athina Papadopoulou, Pavlos Siolos, Pavlogiannis Konstantinos, Nikoleta Printza","doi":"10.1177/08968608241290582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08968608241290582","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A peritoneal mesothelial cyst is a rare entity, commonly asymptomatic, which is usually detected as an incidental radiological finding and needs surgical intervention for complete removal. We present a unique case of a peritoneal simple mesothelial cyst that was removed accidentally during peritoneal dialysis in a pediatric patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"8968608241290582"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142472273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The association between changes in muscle mass and function and mortality in individuals receiving peritoneal dialysis.","authors":"Lailiang Wang, Congping Xue, Beixia Zhu, Fangfang Zhou, Qun Luo","doi":"10.1177/08968608241288958","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08968608241288958","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background/objective: &lt;/strong&gt;Data in terms of how dynamic changes of muscle mass and function affect mortality in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients undergoing dialysis have led to inconclusive results. The main goal of this research was to determine the association between dynamic deterioration of muscle mass and function and all-cause mortality in ESKD patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;Eligible ESKD patients on CAPD were prospectively included, and followed up at 3-month intervals in the tertiary care center for 2 years. Dynamic deterioration of muscle mass and function during a 12-month follow-up period before patients enrolled was the exposure of interest. The deterioration of muscle mass and function was identified utilizing the criteria set by the Asian Working Group on Sarcopenia in 2019 (AWGS 2019). Primary outcome was defined as the all-cause mortality during the next 2-year follow-up period. Kaplan-Meier analysis with log-rank test was used to compare overall survival between groups. Association of dynamic deterioration of muscle mass and function with all-cause mortality was examined by employing Cox proportional hazards models. A sensitivity analysis was also conducted to examine whether the potential association was modified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;A total of 217 eligible patients on CAPD were included. The prevalence of dynamic deterioration of muscle mass and function was 42.9% (93/217), of which that evolving to sarcopenia (nonsevere sarcopenia or severe sarcopenia) from nonsarcopenia was 24.9% (54/217) and that evolving to severe sarcopenia from nonsevere sarcopenia was 18.0% (39/217). A total of 35.0% (76/217) participants died during the 2-year follow-up period, of which the group with deterioration of muscle mass and function was 50.5% (47/93), and the group without deterioration was 23.4% (29/124), with an absolute difference of 27.1% (95%CI 14.5%-39.7%). Kaplan-Meier survival curve revealed that the participants with dynamic deterioration of muscle mass and function had a worse survival rate than those without deterioration (log-rank test, χ&lt;sup&gt;2 &lt;/sup&gt;= 17.46, &lt;i&gt;p &lt;/i&gt;&lt; 0.001). After adjustment for potential confounding factors, the dynamic deterioration of muscle mass and function was still significantly associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality (hazard ratio [HR] = 2.40, 95%CI 1.44-4.00, &lt;i&gt;p &lt;/i&gt;= 0.001). In sensitivity analysis, the relationship between dynamic deterioration of muscle mass and function (nonsarcopenia to sarcopenia &lt;i&gt;vs&lt;/i&gt; without deterioration) and all-cause mortality was consistent (HR = 4.01, 95%CI 2.22-7.22, &lt;i&gt;p &lt;/i&gt;&lt; 0.001). Nevertheless, no significant relationship was found in participants who evolved to severe sarcopenia from nonsevere sarcopenia (HR = 1.41, 95%CI 0.72-2.74, &lt;i&gt;p &lt;/i&gt;= 0.313).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;This research demonstrated a significant association between dynami","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"8968608241288958"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142472286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of renality-CASE training on knowledge, skills, and practices in peritoneal dialysis catheter placement among nephrologists.","authors":"Tuncay Sahutoglu, Rumeyza Kazancioglu, Mehmet Kemal Ozkan, Pelin Çelikbilek Erkasap, Kenan Ates","doi":"10.1177/08968608241287328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08968608241287328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Despite being an effective home-based kidney replacement therapy, peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains underutilized. The aim of the Renality-CASE training program was to assess its impact on nephrologists by expanding their knowledge of PD therapy and enhancing their catheter placement skills to better offer the PD option.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Renality-CASE program provided two days of training, including theoretical lectures, virtual reality sessions, and hands-on practice of PD catheter placement on live pigs. Eighty-eight participants attended four sessions. An anonymized online questionnaire collected demographic data, self-assessments of knowledge and skills, and feedback. Pre- and post-training comparisons were analyzed using paired samples t-tests and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, with significance at <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifty-seven out of 88 participants responded to the survey one-year post-training. Post-training, 94.7% felt at least moderately knowledgeable compared to 61.4% pre-training (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Confidence in skills increased to 73.6% post-training from 26% pre-training (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The number of PD catheters placed by participants also rose significantly (<i>p</i> = 0.012). The program received positive feedback and high satisfaction rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Renality-CASE program significantly improved nephrologists' PD catheter placement skills through comprehensive training. Despite limitations such as sample size and response bias, the study highlights the need for standardized PD training to enhance clinical practice and increase PD utilization in CKD management.</p>","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"8968608241287328"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142366198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing health-related quality of life and utility scores of patients undergoing hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in Indonesia.","authors":"M Rifqi Rokhman, Yulia Wardhani, Dwi Lestari Partiningrum, Barkah Djaka Purwanto, Ika Ratna Hidayati, Arofa Idha, Jarir At Thobari, Maarten J Postma, Cornelis Boersma, Jurjen van der Schans","doi":"10.1177/08968608241285969","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08968608241285969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although both hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) are covered by national healthcare insurance, 98% of kidney failure disease patients are treated with hemodialysis. This study compared the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and utility scores of patients receiving hemodialysis and CAPD in Indonesia and determined factors associated with HRQoL and utility scores.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was performed using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life-36 and EQ-5D-5L instruments at six hospitals. Utility scores were presented as SF-6D and EQ-5D scores. Factors associated with the EQ-5D were evaluated using Tobit regressions due to ceiling effects, while the SF-6D and HRQoL were assessed using generalized linear models since the data were not normally distributed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 613 patients, 76% were treated with hemodialysis. After adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics and clinical parameters, CAPD patients reported better HRQoL compared to hemodialysis patients in terms of the SF-6D (<i>p</i> = .038), mental component summary (<i>p</i> = .020), symptoms (<i>p</i> = .005), and effects of kidney disease (<i>p</i><.001), but no significant differences were reported in EQ-5D (<i>p</i> = .083), physical component summary (<i>p</i> = .323), burden of kidney disease (<i>p</i> = .111), and kidney summary scores (<i>p</i> = .068). Poorer HRQoL and utility scores were likely experienced by older patients who were male, married, with diabetes, treated in Class A hospitals, and with lower education, hemoglobin, and albumin levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In Indonesia, patients treated with CAPD had better HRQoL and utility scores compared to patients undergoing hemodialysis. Therefore, CAPD should be promoted by healthcare professionals as the first treatment option for patients who are eligible for both hemodialysis and CAPD.</p>","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"8968608241285969"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142366197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preserved fertility of a young woman with bilateral peritoneal dialysis catheter fimbrial adhesions, a priority to consider.","authors":"Nehal Elshabrwy, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Mohamed Shetiwy, Ahmed Elghrieb","doi":"10.1177/08968608241287325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08968608241287325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has become an established treatment modality for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in recent years, though catheter dysfunction remains a common issue, often due to adhesions or migration. Laparoscopic surgery is an effective method for addressing these problems with precision and minimal trauma. A rare cause of catheter dysfunction is fimbriae adhesions, where the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes obstruct the catheter. We present a case of a 23-year-old woman with ESKD who transitioned to PD, complicated by catheter blockage within days. Radiographs suggested adhesions and diagnostic laparoscopy revealed fimbriae entangling the catheter. Laparoscopic adhesiolysis and catheter replacement were performed, with the fallopian tubes secured to the ipsilateral ovary to prevent recurrence. Post-surgery, catheter function was restored, and an 18-month follow-up showed no complications. This case highlights the importance of considering fertility preservation in cases of fimbrial adhesions and underscores the value of laparoscopic intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"8968608241287325"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of frailty on mortality and transfer to hemodialysis after peritoneal dialysis initiation.","authors":"Sophie Gaube, David Clark, Dylan Cooper, Annie-Claire Nadeau-Fredette, Amanda Vinson, Karthik Tennankore","doi":"10.1177/08968608241274095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08968608241274095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Frailty is associated with poor outcomes for patients on dialysis; however, dedicated studies among incident peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients are lacking. This study aims to determine the association between frailty and mortality/transfer to hemodialysis (HD) among incident PD patients and identify whether dialysis modality (PD vs. HD) modifies the association of frailty and mortality following dialysis initiation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A single center retrospective cohort of incident PD and HD patients was analyzed from 2009 to 2020 (last follow-up December 2021). The first version of the clinical frailty scale (CFS) ranging from 1, very fit, to 7, severely frail, was used to characterize patient frailty at dialysis initiation. Time to death/transfer to HD was analyzed using multivariable Cox Survival analyses. Patients were censored at transplant/last follow-up. Dialysis modality was evaluated as a potential effect modifier on the impact of frailty on mortality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 253 patients who initiated PD, 182 had completed CFS scores. Mean age at dialysis initiation was 63 ± 13 years and mean CFS score was 3 ± 1. There were 42 deaths and 69 instances of transfer to HD over 379 patient-years at risk. Vulnerable/frail patients (CFS ≥ 4) had a two-fold increase in the adjusted relative hazard for death/transfer to HD (HR 2.04, 95% CI [1.10-3.77]). Incident dialysis modality did not modify the association between frailty and mortality.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A higher severity of frailty at PD initiation is associated with both mortality/transfer to HD and mortality alone, and the association between frailty and mortality is not modified by dialysis modality.</p>","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"8968608241274095"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children receiving peritoneal dialysis: A tertiary centre long-term experience and literature review.","authors":"Federica Fati, Rebecca Pulvirenti, Germana Longo, Luca Maria Antoniello, Elisa Zambaiti, Piergiorgio Gamba","doi":"10.1177/08968608231223812","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08968608231223812","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Children with severe chronic kidney disease receiving maintenance peritoneal dialysis (PD) are often malnourished and may require nutritional supplementation. Recent PD guidelines address laparoscopic and open surgical gastrostomy as safe approaches in children established on PD, while existing evidence on percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is still lacking; as well as the role of perioperative antibiotic and antifungal prophylaxis. Hence, this study aimed to report our experience with PEG placement in patients on PD and compare it with the available literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed the medical records from patients on PD, who underwent PEG placement at a tertiary referral centre between 2000 and 2020. Data on perioperative management, complications and outcomes were retrieved. An extensive literature search was performed; studies describing PEG placement and perioperative prophylaxis in patients on PD were used as a comparison. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven patients (five males) were included. Perioperative antibiotic and antifungal prophylaxis were standard practice. At a median follow-up of 27 months (10-75), the peritonitis rate was 0.2 patient/years. No statistical significance was found between the peritonitis rate before and after PEG placement (<i>p</i> = 0.2). Patients' demographics and postoperative complications were comparable to the reported studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Based on our experience, our technique of PEG insertion with antimicrobial prophylaxis is feasible and associated with an acceptable complication risk in patients on PD. Further multicentric studies about surgical technique in patients on PD will be necessary to verify the feasibility of PEG and standardise the perioperative protocol.</p>","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"374-379"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139542856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Discontinuation of maintenance peritoneal dialysis in children-A 10-year review from a single center in a low resource setting.","authors":"Judith Caroline Aujo, Ashton Coetzee, Adelaide Masu, Anthony Enimil, Valerie A Luyckx, Peter J Nourse, Mignon I McCulloch","doi":"10.1177/08968608241259608","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08968608241259608","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In South Africa, only children considered eligible for transplantation are offered dialysis as bridge to kidney transplantation. Maintenance peritoneal dialysis (PD) is preferred and has several advantages over hemodialysis (HD). While awaiting transplantation, PD may be discontinued due to permanent transfer to HD or death while on PD, of which the occurrence and burden is not known in our setting. We investigated the rate of discontinuation of maintenance PD, and associated factors among children awaiting a kidney transplant under challenging socio-economic circumstances in a low resource setting.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Single center retrospective analysis of children receiving maintenance PD. Outcomes included the proportion of children who discontinued PD before transplantation, associated factors and timing of discontinuation, and the proportion transplanted. Time to discontinuation or transplantation was displayed using a Kaplan-Meier curve.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixty-seven children who received maintenance automated PD as initial dialysis modality were identified from the kidney transplant waiting list between January 2009 and December 2018. Complete data was available for 52 of the 67 children. Four children had prior failed kidney transplants. The median age was 11 years (interquartile range 6.0, 13.1). Overall, 17/52 (32.7%) children discontinued PD, with 13 (25%) transfers to HD and 4 deaths (7.7%), whereas 29/52 (55.8%) received a kidney transplant. Three of the deaths were PD related. Six children remained on maintenance PD at the end of the study period. Over a half of our patients discontinued PD by 12 months, and 80% by 30 months. Most PD discontinuations were associated with peritonitis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The proportion discontinuing PD was high, highlighting the need to optimize measures to improve retention rates, especially through prevention of peritonitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":19969,"journal":{"name":"Peritoneal Dialysis International","volume":" ","pages":"380-389"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141306469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}