Work

Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis Rates in the Outpatient and Hospital Setting Among Incident Dialysis Patients With Medicare, 2009–2018

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Peritonitis is a leading cause of morbidity for peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, with 10% to 20% of events leading to PD cessation.1,2 According to the United States Renal Data System (USRDS), rates of hospitalization for peritonitis have decreased by more than 50% in the US since 2009.3 However, other US studies reported a higher rate of peritonitis hospitalization than is reported by USRDS, raising the possibility that USRDS data on peritonitis as the primary cause of hospitalization may not accurately reflect the true burden of peritonitis.

Source: Kidney Medicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2024.100931

Authors: Christopher Knapp, Shuling Li, Chuanyu Kou, James B. Wetmore, Kirsten L. Johansen

Institution: University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,400