Table 4.

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