Peritonitis; dialysis associated

Alternative names:

dialysis-associated peritonitis

Treatment:

The goal of treatment is cure of the infection. Antibiotics are given into a vein (IV) and or into the peritoneum (intraperitoneal). The antibiotic chosen will be one that is specific to the organism recovered in cultures of blood or peritoneal fluid.

Expectations (prognosis):

Most patients recover uneventfully.

Complications:

• recurrent peritonitis
• intraabdominal abscess
• catheter tract infection
• removal of the dialysis catheter may be necessary

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you receive peritoneal dialysis treatments and develop symptoms of peritonitis.