title: Repairing and recovering broken peritoneal catheters.
abstract: Breakage of peritoneal catheters is an emergency of the technique that is uncommon but which requires immediate action when there is leakage of the dialysate and risk of infection. Early and adequate intervention can save broken catheters without interrupting peritoneal dialysis. We report our experience repairing damaged catheters using the Quinton&reg; Peri-Patch repair kit (Quinton Instrument Co., Tyco Healthcare Group LP. Mansfield, MA., U.S.A.).
authors.forename: Mercedes
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Moreiras-Plaza
authors.forename: Raquel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Blanco-García
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Beato-Coo
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Martín-Baez
authors.forename: Francisco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fernández-Fleming
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D020878:Device Removal; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation*