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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Peritonitis is a major complication for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD).
  • The risk of peritonitis may vary depending on the specific PD modality used.
  • Controversy exists regarding whether certain PD modalities inherently increase peritonitis risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of different peritoneal dialysis modalities on peritonitis rates.
  • To analyze the influence of connection types and prescription protocols on peritonitis risk.
  • To identify areas for future research in optimizing PD for reduced peritonitis.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted in August 2009.
  • Searches included terms such as 'peritoneal dialysis', 'peritonitis', and 'modality'.
  • High-quality articles were selected and extracted for detailed review.

Main Results:

  • Two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) indicated lower peritonitis rates with automated PD (APD) using Luer lock connections compared to continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD) with disconnect systems.
  • Variations in peritonitis rates between studies may be attributed to differences in APD connection types (Luer lock vs. spike) and prescription details (e.g., midday exchanges, dry abdomen).
  • Significant center-to-center variability in peritonitis rates was observed, often due to insufficient reporting of connectology and prescription protocols.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence suggests that APD with Luer lock connections offers a reduced peritonitis risk compared to CAPD with disconnect systems.
  • Further research, particularly RCTs, is warranted to investigate the potential benefits of initiating PD with a dry day in patients with residual kidney function.
  • Comparative studies involving CCPD, CAPD, and APD with a dry day are recommended to clarify peritonitis risks across different initiation strategies.