Surgical problems in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
The surgical technique of implantation of peritoneal catheters for continuous ambulatory dialysis (CAPD) is described and the catheter-related complications are discussed. Our experience with 37 implanted catheters in 27 patients is presented. No mortality was encountered in our series in relation to implantation and CAPD.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009181:Mycoses / Q000209:etiology; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000379:methods*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology