The impact of the superficial cuff position on the exit site and tunnel infections in CAPD patients.

Luca NardelliAntonio ScalamognaPiergiorgio Messa

Published in: Journal of nephrology (2020)

Positioning the superficial cuff subcutaneously at least 4 cm internal to the exit-site might prevent the bacterial cuff colonization and reduce ESIs, tunnel infections and peritonitis.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction