The success of peritoneal dialysis (PD) as renal replacement therapy depends upon a safe,
functional, and durable catheter access to the peritoneal cavity provided in a timely fashion …

This report reviews the most common surgical interventions and complications of chronic
peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Based on the current knowledge as well as our experience …

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Interventional radiology (IR) is an underutilized resource for the placement and
management of tunneled peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters, as only about 5% of PD …

Background Several peritoneal dialysis catheter (PDC) placement techniques have been
described. The objective of this study was to compare the fluoroscopy and ultrasound …

Background Minimally invasive surgery has been used for both de novo insertion and
salvage of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters. Advanced laparoscopic, basic laparoscopic …

Background: Catheter malfunction is an important cause of technique failure for peritoneal
dialysis (PD) patients, and is commonly managed by surgeons or intervention radiologists …

Purpose To assess the efficacy of fluoroscopic guide wire manipulation in patients with
malfunctioning peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters that were initially placed by interventional …

♦ Background Catheter malfunction is a common and significant complication during
peritoneal dialysis (PD). We developed a minilaparotomy procedure to rescue …

Background Peritoneal dialysis catheter (PDC) dysfunction can often be treated
fluoroscopically by manipulation with wire, balloon or stiff stylet, saving surgical intervention …