Evaluation of non-infectious complications of peritoneal dialysis in children: a multicenter study

Aksoy G. K., EKİM M., BAKKALOĞLU EZGÜ S. A., Coskun S., DELİBAŞ A., CONKAR TUNÇAY S., ...More

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY, vol.36, no.2, pp.417-423, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00467-020-04719-9
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.417-423
  • Keywords: Peritoneal dialysis, Non-infectious complications, Children
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the most common kidney replacement therapy in children. Complications associated with PD affect treatment success and sustainability. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of PD-related noninfectious complications and the predisposing factors.