Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis
Infections |
Peritonitis |
Tunnel infections |
Exit site infections |
Associated with increased intra-abdominal pressure |
Hernia |
Abdominal wall edema |
Scrotal/vulvar edema/hydrocele |
Hydrothorax |
Mechanical |
Catheter leakage |
Catheter tip migration |
Inadequate drainage |
Metabolic |
Hyperglycemia |
Hyperlipidemia |
Obesity |
Protein loss |
Hypokalemia |
Hypomagnesemia |
Miscellaneous |
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis |
Eosinophilic peritonitis |