Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters with Back Exit Sites

Abstract

DISCLOSURESIn the past year, TP has received honoraria and consultancy fees from Baxter healthcare and Covidien. JhC has received speaking honoraria and consultancy fees from Baxter healthcare;

Creating and Maintaining Optimal Peritoneal Dialysis Access in the Adult Patient: 2019 Update

“…The extended catheter consists of a 1-cuff abdominal catheter segment that attaches to a 1- or 2-cuff subcutaneous extension segment using a double barbed titanium connector to permit remote location of the exit site to the upper chest. Extended catheters are also used to provide remote exit-site locations to the upper abdominal and back regions (15,16). The abdominal catheter can be placed by any insertion method.…”

“…For permission to reprint multiple copies or to order presentation-ready copies for distribution, contact Multimed Inc. at publishing_services@multi-med.com location of the exit site to the upper chest. Extended catheters are also used to provide remote exit-site locations to the upper abdominal and back regions (15,16). The abdominal catheter can be placed by any insertion method.…”