Abstract
Catheter loss due to catheter related infections including exit site infection and/or tunnel tract infection is an important cause of peritoneal dialysis (PD) dropout and prevent the increase in the uptake of PD programme. According to Malaysian Dialysis & Transplant Registry (MDTR) 2016, catheter related infection is the fourth commonest cause of PD dropout. International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) guidelines 2017 suggested that catheter removal should be considered for isolated catheter-related infections if prolonged therapy with appropriate antibiotics (e.g.
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