Table 2 Frequency and distribution of PD complications and outcomes (n = 158)
Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|
Peritonitis (yes) | 48 (30.4%) |
Exit site infection (yes) | 7 (4.4%) |
Mechanical complications (any) | 29 (18.4%) |
Leakage | 11 (7.0%) |
Hernia | 8 (5.1%) |
Catheter migration or malposition | 9 (5.7%) |
Adhesions | 8 (5.1%) |
Hematoma | 5 (3.2%) |
Outcome | |
Active PD | 109 (69.0%) |
PD discontinuation | 20 (12.7%) |
Kidney transplant | 2 (1.2%) |
Death | 27 (17.1%) |
Reasons for PD discontinuation (n = 20) | |
Psychosocial | 7 |
Peritonitis | 6 |
Mechanical complications | 5 |
Ultrafiltration failure | 1 |
Pancreatitis | 1 |
Causes of mortality (n = 27) | |
Cardiovascular diseases | 9 |
COVID-19 | 6 |
Calciphylaxis | 3 |
Peritonitis | 2 |
Other infections | 3 |
Others | 4 |