Malpositioned Tenckhoff peritoneal dialysis catheter correction using guide wire

Chi Ming Lee*, Shu Hang Ng, Shyh Chuan Jwo, Sheung Fat Ko, Chang Huang Tsai

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The Tenckhoff catheter is most frequently used for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Malposition or kinking is one of the leading causes of catheter malfunction. Guide-wire directed manipulation of the malfunctioning catheter is a simple, safe and useful technique.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)119-121
Number of pages3
JournalChinese Journal of Radiology
Volume24
Issue number3
StatePublished - 06 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Catheters and catheterization, technology
  • Dialysis
  • Peritonium

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