Contraindications to Peritoneal Dialysis
| Absolute |
| Peritoneal adhesions |
| Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis |
| Pleuro-peritoneal leak |
| Relative (major) |
| Psychosis* |
| Mental retardation* |
| Quadreplegia/ hemiplegia* |
| Other physical handicap* |
| Blindness |
| Colostomy/gastrostomy |
| Poor motivation |
| Relative (minor) |
| Obesity |
| Hernia |
| Polycystic kidneys |
| Low back problems |
* Will need assistance. Contraindicated for self-treatment.