Intraperitoneal extension of the peritoneal dialysis catheter-a new technique for catheter implantation in patients with obesity

CONCLUSIONS: When using a PD catheter with an intraperitoneal extension, PD catheter implantation can be relocated to the upper abdomen in patients with obesity, thus providing optimal position and easy surgical access.PMID:34236694 | DOI:10.1007/s40620-021-01077-z

Source: Journal of Nephrology - July 8, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Michael Sayer Christian Thiel Martin Schenk Alfred K önigsrainer Nils Heyne Andreas L Birkenfeld Ferruh Artunc Karolin Thiel Source Type: research