The use of prosthetic materials in the abdominal wall or abdominal cavity has been
successful only since the introduction of woven polypropylene mesh in the 1950s. Although …

PDI MARCH 2006–VOL. 26, NO. 2 HERNIA REPAIR AND PERITONEAL DIALYSIS
transverse direction; therefore, increased intraperitoneal pressure tends to diminish the size …

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of hernias before and after the
start of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) in patients with end-stage renal …

Objective To review the feasibility of undertaking elective hernia repair in peritoneal dialysis
(PD) patients without converting them to hemodialysis. Design A 10-year retrospective …

Peritoneal dialysis is associated with a collection of complications unique to the modality but
not involving infection of the peritoneal fluid, catheter, exit site, or tunnel. Some …

Introduction We aimed to study the prevalence, risk factors, management, and outcome of
hernias in end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) from India …

Myths in peritoneal dialysis : Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension Myths in
peritoneal dialysis : Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension Log in or Register …

This paper describes the incisional hernia repair technique carried out on 50 patients with
chronic renal insufficiency requiring continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The …

Hernias are one of the most common complications of PD. They can be unsightly and pose a
risk for bowel incarceration and even strangulation. Because they can entail a break in the …

Mechanical and infectious complications are the two most common reasons for removal of
peritoneal dialysis catheters and permanent transfer of patients to in-center hemodialysis …