Subcutaneous intraperitoneal prosthesis for maintenance peritoneal dialysis.
A subcutaneous intraperitoneal proslysis has been successfully implanted in three chronic uraemic patients. Fifty peritoneal dialyses have been done during 6-3 patient-months, without complications. During this short experience, peritonitis was not seen at all. The patients' acceptance of the prosthesis was good. Lack of abdominal tubes or bags is a remarkable technical improvement of this device.
D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010537:Peritoneum; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014511:Uremia / Q000628:therapy