Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters
( Some Special Problems in Peritoneal Dialysis )
Publication series ： Some Special Problems in Peritoneal Dialysis
Author： O. Obinwa J. McLoughlin D. Kavanagh and C. Wall
Publisher： IntechOpen
Publication year： 2016
E-ISBN: INT6198264024
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9789535125983
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9789535125990
Subject： R5 Internal Medicine;R69 urological (genito - urinary diseases)
Keyword： 泌尿科学（泌尿生殖系疾病）,内科学
Language： ENG
Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters
Description
In peritoneal dialysis, a well-functioning catheter is of great importance because a dysfunctional catheter may be associated with exit-site infection, peritonitis, reduced efficiency of dialysis, and overall quality of treatment, representing one of the main barriers to optimal use of peritoneal dialysis. This chapter reviews the literature on indications and contraindications for peritoneal dialysis, peritoneal dialysis catheter design and materials, the techniques of insertion, complications, and method of removal of dialysis catheters.
Chapter