Peritoneal Dialysis Teaching Series 2: The Bloody Problem

Hemoperitoneum is a frequent complication of chronic peritoneal dialysis which can occur early or late in the therapy. It may be related to the dialysis procedure itself or due to other factors. The presentation can vary from light red contamination to gross blood in the dialysate. This article, the second in the PD teaching series, unravels the various causes of PD related hemoperitoneum and with, its evaluation and management