Peritoneal dialysis is a type of treatment that utilizes an individual's peritoneum or abdominal lining and a special fluid ...

These include primary anastomosis, the "patch, drain and wait" approach, the "clip and drop back" approach, and bedside peritoneal drain placement. Each of these procedures will be discussed further.

The conventional surgery for removal of Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis catheter is similar to open insertion technique and requires the surgeon to either go through the same incision or make a ...

Of young adults using peritoneal dialysis, 71% and 37% continued with that type at 1 and 5 years, respectively. Common reasons for switching to hemodialysis were infection, missed sessions and ...