Viravarn Luvira, Bancha Satirapoj, Ouppatham Supasyndh, Amnart Chaiprasert, Prajej Ruangkanchanasetr, Naowanit Nata, Inseey Kanjanakul, Thanom Supaporn, Panbuppa Choovichian, Sutachard Bijaphala, Usana Luvira, Danabhand Phiboonbanakit
OBJECTIVE: Peritoneal dialysis is a convenient way of maintaining patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and in the present days, the Thai government supports all payments for ESRD patients. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis-(CAPD) related infections are the major cause of morbidity and mortality. The present study was conducted to identify the incidence and epidemiological data of CAPD-related infection. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Medical records of 333 CAPD patients attending the Dialysis Unit of Phramongkutklao Hospital from January 1983 to June 2007 were reviewed...
September 2011: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, Chotmaihet Thangphaet