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Causes of transfer to hemodialysis
| Cause | Diabetes (n = 21) | Non-diabetes (n = 31) | Total (n = 52) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peritonitis | 11 (52.4) | 10 (32.3) | 21 |
| Catheter dysfunction | 4 (19.0) | 9 (29.0) | 13 |
| Dialysis inadequacy | 4 (19.0) | 7 (22.6) | 11 |
| Miscellaneous reasons unrelated to CAPD | 2 (9.5) | 5 (16.1) | 7 |
Values are presented as number (%).
CAPD, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.
