Background Peritoneal dialysis is an effective treatment for end-stage renal disease. Key to
successful peritoneal dialysis is a well-functioning catheter. The different insertion …

This discussion and review article focuses on the possible use of regenerative techniques
applied to the interfaces between skin and medical implants. As is widely known, the area of …

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopy is an underused modality for peritoneal dialysis access
procedures. The strengths of laparoscopy are that it can both prevent and resolve the …

Background Patients with previous history of abdominal operations are sometimes excluded
from consideration for peritoneal dialysis because of concerns for increased risk of …

Background The likelihood of peritoneal dialysis (PD) utilization following a PD catheter
insertion attempt is poorly described. We explored the risk factors for PD nonuse, focusing …

Objective To analyze the complications after Tenckhoff catheter insertion among patients
with renal failure needing dialysis. Patients and Methods The open, paramedian approach is …

Background The technique failure rate on peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains high despite
technical progress. There are no data concerning the contribution of early failure to outcome …

Background The percutaneous Seldinger method of peritoneal dialysis catheter (PDC)
insertion has gained favor over recent years whereas traditionally it was reserved for …

Introduction Urgent-start peritoneal dialysis (PD) in patients with newly diagnosed end-stage
renal disease (ESRD) is a well-tolerated alternative to hemodialysis (HD). The primary aim …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has become more common as a renal replacement therapy
because of its advantages of good protection of residual renal function, lower expense and …