Abdominal Wall Hernias in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Risk Factors and Technique Survival

• Main Authors: Daniela Alfere (Author), Catarina Almeida (Author), Vitória Faria (Author), Joana Dias (Author), Rute Carmo (Author), Daniela Lopes (Author), João Carlos Fernandes (Author), Clara Almeida (Author), Ana Marta Gomes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Publicações Ciência e Vida, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Peritoneal dialysis patients are at increased risk of developing abdominal wall complications, including hernias. This study aimed to determine the incidence of hernias in peritoneal dialysis patients, identify risk factors, and evaluate their impact on technique survival. Methods: A r...