Catheter-related complications of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effectiveness of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) with particular reference to morbidity.


METHODS
Open study.


METHODS
Two city general hospitals.


METHODS
104 Adults and 11 children with end stage renal failure.


METHODS
Morbidity.


RESULTS
There were 29 complications (25%), the most common being obstruction of the tube (n = 8, 7%), and migration of the tube (n = 7, 6%). Others were peritonitis (n = 5), haemorrhage (n = 4), infection at the exit site (n = 3), and leakage of fluid (n = 2). All were readily treatable.


CONCLUSIONS
Fixing the catheter in two places may prevent its migration. The complication rate of CAPD is acceptable, and in children with end stage renal failure it is a suitable alternative to haemodialysis while they are waiting for renal transplantation.
Department of Surgery, Veterans General Hospital-Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.
T J
TJ
Yeh
C F
CF
Wei
T W
TW
Chin
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents