The Impact of Obesity on Outcomes of Percutaneous PD Catheter Placement

Among 125 patients who had percutaneous PD catheter placement, nearly half (n=61) had normal BMI (<25 kg/m2), about one third (n=40) were overweight (BMI 25-29.9), and the remaining 24 were obese (BMI>30). One year later, 36 (28.8%) of the catheters failed, 3 patients died, and 7 received transplants. BMI was not significantly associated with catheter failure or other adverse events.

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Tags: Obesity, Outcomes, Percutaneous PD, Catheter Placement