A new technique for placement of catheters for peritoneal dialysis.
We have described a technique for placement of a peritoneal dialysis catheter which involves fixing the end of the catheter to the pelvic wall and creating a peritoneal tunnel near the distal end. This technique prevents malfunction of the catheter due to malposition and rotating superiorly.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000601:surgery