Comparing the Effect of Dressing Versus No-dressing on Exit Site Infection and Peritonitis in Chronic Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Bachground: Peritonitis and exit site (ES) infection are two main complications of peritoneal dialysis. There are some controversies regard to preventive strategies for ES care. In this study we compared peritonitis and ES infection rates in patients with and without dressing. Materials and Methods:...

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Main Authors: Shahram Taheri, Mahdieh Ahmadnia, Mojgan Mortazavi, Shirin Karimi, Homa Reihani, Shiva Seirafian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Advanced Biomedical Research
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Online Access:http://www.advbiores.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9175;year=2017;volume=6;issue=1;spage=5;epage=5;aulast=Taheri