{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Red cell distribution width to albumin ratio predicts treatment failure in peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis.
{Author}: He Y;Xiao F;Luo Q;Liao J;Huang H;He Y;Gao M;Liao Y;Xiong Z;
{Journal}: Ther Apher Dial
{Volume}: 28
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 2024 Jun 19
{Factor}: 2.195
{DOI}: 10.1111/1744-9987.14098
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>This study aims to investigate the potential correlation between baseline red cell distribution width (RDW) to albumin ratio (RAR) levels and treatment failure in peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis (PDAP) patients.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A retrospective single-center study was conducted on 286 PDAP patients. Logistic regression and generalized estimation equation (GEE) analyses were employed to assess the relationship between RAR and treatment failure.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>RAR emerged as a robust predictor of treatment failure in PDAP patients. Elevated RAR levels were associated with an increased risk of treatment failure, exhibiting a linear relationship. Even after adjusting for demographic and clinical variables, this association remained statistically significant. ROC analysis revealed that RAR outperformed RDW and albumin individually in predicting PDAP prognosis.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>This study highlights RAR as a superior prognostic marker for treatment failure in PDAP patients, offering new insights into risk assessment and management strategies for this challenging condition.