A ccess to the peritoneal cavity using an indwelling permanent and trouble-free catheter is
the key factor in the success of long-term peritoneal dialysis. In the early years of peritoneal …

One of the most important components of the peritoneal dialysis system is a permanent and
trouble free access to the peritoneal cavity. The double cuff Tenckhoff catheter, developed in …

Ever since the introduction oflong-term peritoneal dialysis for end-stage renal failure in the
1960s, peritoneal access problems have been a major source of morbidity in these patients …

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis has created a demand for a permanent
peritoneal catheter that is safe and can function for a prolonged period. Continuous research …

The peritoneal catheter is the CAPD patient's lifeline. Advances in catheter knowledge have
made it possible to access the peritoneal cavity safely and maintain access over an …

One of the most important components of the peritoneal dialysis system is a permanent and
trouble-free access to the peritoneal cavity. The double-cuff Tenckhoff catheter, developed in …

The peritoneal catheter is the PD patient's lifeline. Advances in catheter knowledge have
made it possible to obtain access to the peritoneal cavity safely and to maintain access over …

A decrease in the peritonitis rate and the incidence of catheter exit-site/tunnel (E/T) infection
are the most important factors affecting the permanent peritoneal catheter in continuous …

Catheter Configurations: The Tenckhoffversion of the silicone catheter is still the most widely
used catheter for chronic PD (1-3). The straight doublecuff catheter is the most frequently …

The key to a successful peritoneal dialysis program is a permanent and safe access to the
peritoneal cavity. The catheter should provide optimal and consistent hydraulic function and …