Factors influencing catheter-related infections in peritoneal dialysis patients: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Systematic analysis of factors influencing catheter-related infections in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Methods

A computerized search of Chinese and English databases was conducted to identify the factors affecting catheter-related infections in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Studies with a search period from inception to July 31, 2024 were retrieved. Two researchers independently screened the literature using inclusion and exclusion criteria, and data extraction and quality assessments were performed. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.4 and Stata software.

Results

In total, 13 studies were included and meta-analysis revealed that comorbid diabetes mellitus, insecure catheter fixation, dialysis duration >2 years, body mass index

SUBMITTER: Sun J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12490517 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature