Ultrasound is very effective in performing procedures and assessment of complications in
peritoneal dialysis. The ultrasound examination can be applied for preoperative …

In the field of peritoneal dialysis contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a new add-on
examination to B-mode ultrasound, but until recently it has never been systematically …

Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter occlusion is a common complication with up to
36% of catheter obstructions described in the literature. We present a comparison of …

Worldwide, peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the preferred renal replacement therapy option for
children with end-stage renal disease who are awaiting transplantation. PD involves the …

Introduction Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is an important modality of renal
replacement therapy in children. Catheter dysfunction (commonly obstruction) is a major …

Background Omental wrapping is a common cause for catheter failure in children on
peritoneal dialysis (PD). Previous studies are conflicting in the benefits of omentectomy …

Ultrasound is an essential tool in the management of the nephrological patient allowing the
diagnosis, monitoring and performance of kidney intervention. However, the usefulness of …

Purpose Between 15 and 30% of all nosocomial bacteremias and sepsis are associated
with the use of intravascular devices. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBI) are …

Background Malfunction of the peritoneal dialysis catheter is frequently caused by
dislocation. The diagnostic approach is classically based on abdomen X-ray together with …

La ecografía es una herramienta esencial en el manejo del paciente nefrológico que
permite el diagnóstico, el seguimiento y la realización de intervencionismo sobre el riñón …