Association Between Transient Hemodialysis and Risk of Bleeding During Peritoneal Dialysis Catheterization

<b>Background</b>: Although the risk of serious bleeding following peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion is low, pericannular bleeding can increase the risk of catheter-related infections and reduce catheter survival. We aimed to analyze the risk factors for bleeding complications during peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion and assess whether temporary preemptive hemodialysis before catheterization can reduce bleeding and improve catheter survival. <b>Methods</b>: We retrospectively analyzed bleeding complications and catheter survival in patients who underwent temporary hemodialysis prior to peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion. Cox regression analysis was performed to determine the risk factors for bleeding complications and catheter survival. <b>Results</b>: Among 336 patients, 216 and 120 comprised the non-hemodialysis and hemodialysis groups, respectively. No significant association was found between temporary hemodialysis and bleeding (hazard ratio: 1.6, 95% confidence interval: 0.87-2.95, <i>p</i> < 0.134). Multivariate analysis revealed an inverse association of platelet count (hazard ratio: 0.99, 95% confidence interval: 0.99-0.99, <i>p</i> < 0.048) and hemoglobin level (hazard ratio: 0.78, 95% confidence interval: 0.61-0.99, <i>p</i> < 0.04) with bleeding. A positive association was observed between international normalized ratio (hazard ratio: 2.24, 95% confidence interval: 1.19-4.19, <i>p</i> < 0.012) and bleeding. Conversely, temporary hemodialysis was not associated with catheter survival (hazard ratio: 1.64, 95% confidence interval: 0.63-4.25, <i>p</i> < 0.308). <b>Conclusions</b>: Temporary hemodialysis before peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion did not significantly affect bleeding risk in patients with a high risk of uremic bleeding.