Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Experience in a single renal unit in the UK.
The outcome of 106 patients started on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) in a single renal unit over a 3-year period was reviewed in order to compare our experience with that of other centres. The incidence of peritonitis was not different in diabetics compared with non-diabetics, in the elderly compared with younger patients, and in non-compliant compared with compliant patients. The patients' level of education had a significant effect on the number of days required to train for CAPD. Diabetics and non-compliant patients required more hospitalization. The need for community support increased the incidence of peritonitis.
al-Heresh
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Renal Unit, Kent & Canterbury Hospital, UK.
Farmer
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Hobbs
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al-Hasani
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Tamimi
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome