Blind bedside peritoneal dialysis catheter repositioning: An innovative technique
We describe an innovative technique of blind bedside PD catheter repositioning as a possible alternative to surgical repositioning when there is catheter malfunction. In 29 patients over a period of 3 years, we attempted blind bedside PD catheter repositioning with immediate successful inflow and outflow in all of them after repositioning. At 1 month, 21 (72.4%) patients had good catheter function and at 6 months, 19 (65.5%) patients were continuing successful PD. This bedside innovative procedure allowed for catheter salvage without constructing a new exit site or tunnel and without the requirement of a break-in period. The benefits to the patient in terms of cost and shortened hospital stay make it ideal for resource-poor settings. We suggest that this innovative technique be attempted before resorting to the open surgical method of PD catheter repositioning.
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Santosh Varughese Suceena Alexander Anna T Valson Anjali Mohapatra Vinoi G David Shibu Jacob Elenjickal E John Pradeep M Koshy Jeethu J Eapen Athul Thomas Sabina Yusuf Source Type: research
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