Intraperitoneal extension of the peritoneal dialysis catheter-a new technique for catheter implantation in patients with obesity.

Michael SayerChristian Thiel Martin Schenk Alfred Königsrainer Nils Heyne Andreas L Birkenfeld Ferruh Artunc Karolin Thiel

Published in: Journal of nephrology (2021)

When using a PD catheter with an intraperitoneal extension, PD catheter implantation can be relocated to the upper abdomen in patients with obesity, thus providing optimal position and easy surgical access.

Keyphrases

peritoneal dialysis
end stage renal disease
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
ultrasound guided
weight loss
type diabetes
weight gain
high fat diet induced
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
adipose tissue