title: Autosterilizing CAPD connection systems.
abstract: The reasons why the peritonitis rate in patients on CAPD with the traditional connection system remains unacceptably high are investigated and identified. In order to overcome such a highly limiting complication, a complete revision of the connection philosophy is suggested, substituting the exasperate prevention of the contamination with a simpler and more effective sterilization of the connection site after the connection has been made. Practical examples of chemical and thermal sterilization are illustrated.
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*