Abstract: SA-PO0402
Resumption of Peritoneal Dialysis After a Long Period on Hemodialysis Due to Vascular Access Exhaustion
Session Information
- Home Dialysis: Science and Cases, from Lab to Living Room
November 08, 2025 | Location: Exhibit Hall, Convention Center
Abstract Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Dialysis
- 802 Dialysis: Home Dialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Authors
- Cruz Aragon, Fernando, Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
- Navarro Blackaller, Guillermo, Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
- De la Torre De la Vega, Ixchel, Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
- Ramírez, Narda Carolina, Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
- De la Rosa Medina, Jose Guillermo, Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
- Medina, Ramon, Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
- Chavez, Jonathan, Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Introduction
Vascular access exhaustion in hemodialysis (HD) patients represents one of the most challenging and limiting complications to the continuation of renal replacement therapy especially in those patients with a prior history of peritoneal dialysis who required a modality switch to HD. In this context, the reinitiation of peritoneal dialysis (PD) can be a viable alternative lifesaving to patients without functional vascular access (AV).
Case Description
C1: Female 44 years old. Starts on PD in 2019. later migrates to HD due to relapsing peritonitis. She has a history of five failed AV(Infection/Dysfunction), 1 thrombosed fistula.
C2: Female 29 years old. Starts PD in 2019, later migrates to HD due to catheter dysfunction. She has a history of 9 AV with complications requiring removal (Infection/Dysfunction), In 2023, she returned to PD.
C3: Male 35 years old Initially on PD, he switches to HD due to early dysfunction. History of 8 AV and 2 thrombosed fistulas. Return to PD. Patient without complications.
C4: Female 43 years old. She has a history of 7 failed AV. She was switched to peritoneal dialysis (PD) in 2022.
Case 5: Male 35 years old. Initially on PD, he switched to HD due to early dysfunction. He has a history of 8 AV and 2 thrombosed fistulas, return to PD.
Discussion
PD can be a viable, effective, and sometimes the only available alternative for patients with exhausted AV. Its use as rescue therapy is underrepresented in both the literature and clinical practice. Our case series demonstrates that, despite severe comorbidities and complex medical histories, transitioning or returning to PD can be achieved with good functional outcomes and without major immediate technical complications.