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[Chronic peritoneal dialysis in infants--preliminary results of the multicenter survey]

Anna Jander1, Michał Nowicki, Marcin Tkaczyk

  • 1Klinika Nefrologii i Dializoterapii, Instytutu Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki, Lódź. iczmp.nefro@wp.pl

Przeglad Lekarski
|August 11, 2006
PubMed

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Peritoneal dialysis in infants is challenging, with high risks of infection and surgical complications. This study highlights the difficulties faced by pediatric nephrologists in managing infant peritoneal dialysis patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Infant Health

Background:

  • Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a treatment for end-stage renal disease.
  • Infant PD presents unique challenges due to anatomical and physiological differences.
  • Limited data exists on long-term outcomes of PD in infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of peritoneal dialysis in infants.
  • To identify complications and challenges associated with infant PD.
  • To assess the efficacy and safety of PD in a pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 29 infants undergoing PD across 9 Polish pediatric centers (1993-2004).
  • Data collected on patient demographics, dialysis duration, complications, and treatment outcomes.
  • Analysis of infection rates (peritonitis, exit-site infections) and surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • Mean age at dialysis start was 4.9 months; mean body mass 5.6 kg.
  • High rates of infectious complications: peritonitis (1/9.5 patient-month) and exit-site infections (1/16 patient-month).
  • Significant surgical complications noted, including hernia repairs (31%) and catheter replacements (9).

Conclusions:

  • Chronic peritoneal dialysis in infants is associated with substantial risks of infections and surgical complications.
  • Infant PD remains a significant challenge for pediatric nephrologists.
  • Further research is needed to optimize PD protocols for infants.

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