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Correlation between Glycemic Control and the Incidence of Peritoneal and Catheter Tunnel and Exit-Site Infections in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis

Ana Rodríguez–Carmona, Miguel Pérez Fontán, Andrés López–Muñiz, Tamara Ferreiro–Hermida, Teresa García‐Falcón

Peritoneal Dialysis International · 2013 · 25 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

Poor glycemic control is a consistent predictor of subsequent risk of catheter tunnel and exit-site infection, but not of peritoneal infection, among diabetic patients starting PD therapy.

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