J Surg Tech Proced | Volume 4, Issue 1 | Technical Report | Open Access

An Open Surgical Technique Allowing for Immediate Use of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters upon Insertion

Moustafa Moustafa* and Kenneth Brayman

Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, USA

*Correspondance to: Moustafa Moustafa 

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Abstract

Traditional insertion techniques of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheters usually mandate a waiting period prior to use, averaging between 2 to 4 weeks to avoid leakage upon peritoneal filling. We report an open surgical technique that allows for the immediate use of a PD catheter upon placement, and has the advantage of being feasible even in low resource settings. What distinguishes
this technique is 1) the use of modified purse string sutures to create a fascial mound around the deep cuff and 2) the creation of a fascial bridge those aides in the watertight nature of the seal. It is particularly relevant to children with acute renal failure that is likely to be temporary.

Citation:

Moustafa M, Brayman K. An Open Surgical Technique Allowing for Immediate Use of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters upon Insertion. J Surg Tech Proced. 2020;4(1):1031..

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