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The international pediatric peritonitis registry: a global Internet-based initiative in pediatric dialysis

Reinhard Feneberg1, Bradley A Warady, Steven R Alexander

  • 1Division of Pediatric Nephrology, University Children's Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. Reinhard.Feneberg@med.uni-heidelberg.de

Peritoneal Dialysis International : Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis
|July 29, 2005
PubMed

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The International Pediatric Peritonitis Registry (IPPR) collects data on pediatric peritonitis treated with International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) guidelines. Analysis will inform treatment and outcomes for children on peritoneal dialysis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Renal Medicine
  • Dialysis Therapy

Background:

  • Peritonitis is a common complication in children undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
  • Recent International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) guidelines offer management recommendations.
  • The International Pediatric Peritonitis Registry (IPPR) was established to evaluate these guidelines in a global pediatric population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the validity and real-world application of the ISPD guidelines for pediatric peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis.
  • To collect and analyze data on the treatment and outcomes of peritonitis in children on peritoneal dialysis.

Main Methods:

  • An internet-based registry (IPPR) was established in October 2001.
  • Data collection focuses on pediatric peritonitis episodes treated according to ISPD guidelines.
  • Detailed online data capture includes diagnosis, therapy, risk factors, and treatment results.

Main Results:

  • As of July 2004, data from 375 pediatric peritonitis episodes were collected.
  • The registry facilitates comprehensive data acquisition on various aspects of peritonitis management.
  • Ongoing data collection aims to build a substantial dataset for analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The International Pediatric Peritonitis Registry (IPPR) is a valuable resource for studying pediatric peritonitis.
  • Final data analysis will provide critical insights into the treatment and outcomes of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis in children.
  • Findings will help refine management strategies and improve patient care.
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