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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains the cornerstone of acute renal replacement therapy for children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where resource constraints limit access to hemodialysis. Despite widespread use, evidence directly comparing percutaneously inserted Tenckhoff (TC) and rigid catheters (RC) in pediatric acute PD is scarce. This study provides the first comprehensive evaluation of clinical outcomes, complications, and cost-effectiveness of these catheters in a large pediatric cohort in India, with important implications for optimizing PD strategies in resource-limited settings.
In this retrospective analysis (November 2019–April 2025), 190 children under 18 years requiring acute PD were studied. Acute kidney injury predominated as the indication. Medical records were reviewed, and data were statistically analysed using Chi-square/Fisher’s exact test and Mann-Whitney test
Baseline demographics were balanced between groups. TC showed a significantly longer catheter use duration (7.32 ± 6.1 days) compared to RC (4.95 ± 2.51 days). Reinsertion rates favoured TC (24%) over RC (37.5%). While peritonitis was the most common complication in both cohorts, TC patients more commonly experienced displacement and RC patients suffered from catheter blockage. Notably, successful PD outcomes were significantly higher in the TC group (67%) versus RC (44%). Crucially, RC offered a 15-fold cost advantage, underscoring its critical role in short-term acute PD when financial resources are constrained.
This study highlights that while TC catheters are preferable for prolonged PD due to enhanced durability and clinical success, RC catheters provide a viable, cost-effective option for short- term PD in LMIC pediatric populations. These findings support tailored catheter choice aligned with clinical needs and economic realities, informing evidence-based guidelines and health policy to improve pediatric dialysis care in resource-challenged environments
