ISPD Guidelines update: Creating and maintaining optimal PD access in adults

A recent update of ISPD Guidelines describes the novel advances in the understanding of the key aspects of providing successful placement and maintenance of peritoneal catheters in adult patients.

With improvements in prevention and treatment of peritonitis, the impact of catheter-related infections and mechanical problems on peritoneal dialysis (PD) technique survival has become more apparent. Guideline committees under the sponsorship of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) periodically update best practices for optimal peritoneal access. Their latest update describes the recent advances in the understanding of the key aspects of providing successful placement and maintenance of peritoneal catheters.

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