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Factors associated with early peritoneal dialysis catheter malfunction

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Article · Feb 2019 · 1 min read

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In brief

This study examines risk factors for early peritoneal dialysis catheter obstruction, including the role of omentectomy in preventing malfunction. Understanding these factors helps optimize catheter placement techniques and reduce the need for surgical revision or conversion to hemodialysis.

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Abstract

Background

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter obstruction often leads to surgical revision and may require transition to hemodialysis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate risk factors (including omentectomy) associated with early PD catheter obstruction (

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