Journal Watch - PD Catheter
Meta-analysis of Omental Procedures with PD Catheter Placement
Should removal (omentectomy) or fixation in place (omentopexy) of the curtain of omentum tissue be routine when a PD catheter is placed? In 15 studies (with low-to-moderate evidence), omental procedures reduced the risk of a need to remove the PD catheter. There were no differences in catheter malposition, migration, or peritonitis.
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Tags: Omentectomy, Omentopexy, Omentum Tissue, PD Catheter, Catheter Malposition, Migration, Peritonitis
Omental Procedures During PD Catheter Placement and PD Success
Removing or fixing the omentum in place may reduce the risk of PD catheter malfunction. A review of 15 studies found less catheter failure, obstruction, or removal when omental procedures were done.
Read the abstract » | (added 2022-02-14)