Comparative Analysis of Demographic and Clinical Findings in Spontaneous, Peritoneal Dialysis-Related, and Secondary Bacterial Peritonitis

Background This study aims to contribute to peritonitis management strategies by comparing the demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of patients diagnosed with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis (PDrP), and secondary peritonitis. Methods This study included 86 patients diagnosed with peritonitis between 2016 and 2022. Patients were categorized and compared as SBP, PDrP, and secondary peritonitis. Results SBP was diagnosed in 36% of patients, secondary peritonitis in 36% and PDrP in 28%. The mean age of patients with PDrP is 43.71 ± 14.74, which is significantly lower compared to those with SBP and secondary peritonitis (p