Insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheters: the lateral approach.
Potential complications of peritoneal dialysis catheters include ventral herniation, dialysate leakage, and catheter dysfunction. Using local anesthesia and a paramedian, muscle-splitting approach, we have significantly reduced the morbidity of the procedure. Security of fascial closure and identification of the peritoneum, even in obese patients, has been facilitated through this technique.
Patterson
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Department of Surgery, Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va.
Whelan
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Schwab
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D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000379:methods