title: Minimizing surgical problems of peritoneal dialysis in children.
abstract: We review our experience with peritoneal dialysis catheter placement in children. The most common surgical problems after peritoneal dialysis catheter placement are inguinal hernias, catheter obstruction and dialysate leakage. We describe specific techniques to minimize the development of these problems.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Conlin
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Tank
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*