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      Peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis: towards improving evidence, practices, and outcomes.

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          Abstract

          Peritonitis is a common serious complication of peritoneal dialysis that results in considerable morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. It also significantly limits the use of this important dialysis modality. Despite its importance as a patient safety issue, peritonitis practices and outcomes vary markedly and unacceptably among different centers, regions, and countries. This article reviews peritonitis risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, particularly focusing on potential drivers of variable practices and outcomes, controversial or unresolved areas, and promising avenues warranting further research. Potential strategies for augmenting the existing limited evidence base and reducing the gap between evidence-based best practice and actual practice also are discussed.

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          Journal
          Am. J. Kidney Dis.
          American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation
          Elsevier BV
          1523-6838
          0272-6386
          Aug 2014
          : 64
          : 2
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Centre for Kidney Disease Research, Translational Research Institute at University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
          [2 ] Centre for Kidney Disease Research, Translational Research Institute at University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. Electronic address: david.johnson2@health.qld.gov.au.
          Article
          S0272-6386(14)00694-5
          10.1053/j.ajkd.2014.02.025
          24751170
          6f559031-df8f-4d29-a36e-82082cf3d004
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          risk factors,peritoneal dialysis,peritonitis,practice variation,prevention,quality improvement,Antibiotics,bacteria,fungi,microbiology,outcomes

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