Percutaneous insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheters by the nephrologist (modified Seldinger technique)

• Main Authors: Karlien Francois (Author), Dieter De Clerck (Author), Tom Robberechts (Author), Freya Van Hulle (Author), Stefan Van Cauwelaert (Author), Ine Luyten (Author), Daniel Jacobs-Tull (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: RDPLF, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A proper functioning access to the peritoneal cavity is the first and foremost requirement to start peritoneal dialysis. Most commonly, peritoneal dialysis catheters are inserted using a surgical approach. Laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion is the recommended surgical technique beca...