Increased Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis Episodes During Novel Coronavirus Pandemics: Experience from Western Region in Türkiye
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Purpose Due to the restriction rules that were placed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the visits to the peritoneal dialysis (PD) outpatient clinics decreased. We aimed to analyze the changes in peritonitis rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among four different nephrology clinics located in the western part of Turkey. Methods We have retrospectively screened 48 PD patients between March 2018 and March 2022. The patients who had peritonitis attacks were only included in to analyses. Peritonitis rates were calculated at three-month intervals. Results Number of peritonitis cases occurring in a 3-month period over the two-year timeframe revealed a significantly higher rate in the study group compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Conclusion During COVID-19 pandemic, our study showed no decrement regarding peritonitis rates. These findings serve as an important reminder of the importance of face-to-face clinical visits regarding to control and manage PD patients.
Source: Turkish Journal of Nephrology
Language: English
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411962019