Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a well-established renal replacement therapy (RRT) for end-stage renal failure (ESRF) and offers certain clear advantages over hemodialysis. However, PD is often associated with a hig...Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a well-established renal replacement therapy (RRT) for end-stage renal failure (ESRF) and offers certain clear advantages over hemodialysis. However, PD is often associated with a high risk of infection of the intraperitoneal cavity, subcutaneous tunnel and catheter exit site, which may subsequently form microbial biofilms.展开更多
文摘Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a well-established renal replacement therapy (RRT) for end-stage renal failure (ESRF) and offers certain clear advantages over hemodialysis. However, PD is often associated with a high risk of infection of the intraperitoneal cavity, subcutaneous tunnel and catheter exit site, which may subsequently form microbial biofilms.