Table 3.
Catheter complication rates for the elective-start and urgent-start groups.
| Elective-start group, N = 211 (%) | Urgent-start group, N = 29 (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit site infections | 11 (5.2) | 1 (3.5) | 0.683 |
| Peritonitis | 32 (15.1) | 8 (27.6) | 0.092 |
| Catheter malfunction | 60 (28.4) | 5 (17.2) | 0.203 |
| Catheter leak | 7 (3.3) | 4 (13.8) | 0.011 |
| Primary leak | 2 (1) | 1 (3.5) | 0.256 |
| Hernia | 9 (4.3) | 3 (10.3) | 0.159 |
| Muscle hematoma or bleeding | 6 (2.8) | 0 (0) | 0.358 |
| Bowel perforation | 1 (0.5) | 0 (0) | 0.710 |