title: The incidence of postoperative hernia as related to the site of insertion of permanent peritoneal catheter.
abstract: Fifteen per cent of patients with end stage renal insufficiency are being treated in Greece with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Postoperative hernia, which is mostly incisional, is a complication which may compromise the efficacy of the method. We present our experience on patients undergoing CAPD, concerning this complication.
authors: First Propaedeutic Surgical Clinic, Athens University Medical School, Greece.
authors: N S
authors: NS
authors: Apostolidis
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Tzardis
authors: A J
authors: AJ
authors: Manouras
authors: M D
authors: MD
authors: Kostenidou
authors: A N
authors: AN
authors: Katirtzoglou
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology