Abstract
People with advanced kidney disease may be treated with peritoneal dialysis where a catheter is permanently inserted into the peritoneum (lining around abdominal contents) through the abdominal wall and sterile fluid is drained in and out a few times each day. The most common serious complication is infection of the peritoneum ‐ peritonitis. This may be caused by bacteria accidentally being transferred from the catheter. This review found that nasal mupirocin reduces exit‐site/tunnel infection but not peritonitis while preoperative intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis reduces early peritonitis but not exit‐site/tunnel infection. More large scale trials are needed.
Original language | English |
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Article number | CD004679 |
Journal | Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews |
Volume | 2004 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Oct 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- dialysis therapy
- peritonitis
- Antimicrobial agents