∎ ABSTRACT Peritoneal dialysis (PD) relies on adequate function of PD catheter.
Mechanical complications are a major cause of dropout among PD patients. A prompt timing …

Considerable controversy currently exists in the literature concerning the mode of catheter
placement and its impact on the technical success of peritoneal dialysis (PD). We decided to …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter is the lifeline of PD patients, and despite the overall
strength of the PD program in many countries, PD catheter survival remains the major …

♦ Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the preferred available option of renal replacement
therapy for a significant number of end-stage kidney disease patients. A major limiting factor …

Abstract Background and Aims Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is as effective as hemodialysis and
provides a better quality of life. However, it remains underused, particularly in our country …

A good catheter implantation technique is important to allow for effective peritoneal access
function and long‐term technique survival. Studies regarding results obtained by …

The peritoneal catheter should be a permanent and safe access to the peritoneal cavity.
Catheter-related problems are often the cause of permanent transfer to hemodialysis (HD) in …

There is lack of adequate data on comparison of outcomes between percutaneously placed
peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters inserted by nephrologists and PD catheters placed by …

Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an effective method of renal replacement therapy for
end-stage renal disease patients. The PD catheter could be inserted by surgical (open …

Objective: To determine the outcome and complications of CAPD catheter implanted by
open surgical technique for peritoneal dialysis. Methods: In this prospective study peritoneal …