Technique for the replacement of a peritoneal catheter.
A simple method for the replacement of a peritoneal catheter is described. The old catheter is disconnected from the valve and exteriorized from the peritoneal cavity, using a straight connector. The new catheter is anchored to the cranial or peritoneal end of the old catheter. A gentle traction allows the new catheter to follow the previous subcutaneous tunnel.
Selman
J M
JM
Neurosurgical Unit, Clínica Las Condes, Santiago, Chile.
Basauri
L
L
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010537:Peritoneum