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Predicting catheter removal in peritoneal dialysis peritonitis patients visiting the emergency department: a multivariable logistic regression and decision tree analysis

  • By

  • Cheng-Chih Chang

  • Cheng-Chi Liu

  • Ching-Chuan Hsieh

  • David Ming Then Tsai

  • Shih-Jiun Lin

  • Da-Wei Lin

  • Ya-Hsueh Shih

  • Yung-Chien Hsu

  • Chun-Liang Lin

  • May 25, 2025

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    Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a preferred renal replacement therapy but is associated with a high risk of peritonitis and other infections.

  • 2

    Prompt management of peritonitis is crucial, as it can lead to severe complications, including the need for PD catheter removal.

  • 3

    Decision tree analysis and multivariable logistic regression can help identify high-risk PD patients needing catheter removal in emergency settings.

  • 4

    A study analyzed 518 PD patients, finding that 6% required catheter removal during their emergency department admission.

  • 5

    Identifying objective criteria for catheter removal timing is essential to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.

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Predicting catheter removal in peritoneal dialysis peritonitis patients visiting the emergency department: a multivariable logistic regression and decision tree analysis

  • by Cheng-Chih Chang, Cheng-Chi Liu, Ching-Chuan Hsieh, David Ming Then Tsai, Shih-Jiun Lin, Da-Wei Lin, Ya-Hsueh Shih, Yung-Chien Hsu, Chun-Liang Lin

  • May 25, 2025

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