Best Practices in Interventional Radiology for Peritoneal Dialysis

The Italian Society of Nephrology has endorsed a practical core curriculum for interventional nephrology in PD and has made it available on the Society website. The core curriculum addresses abdominal wall hernias, catheter placement with open surgical technique, video laparoscopy, cuff-shaving and more.

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Tags: Peritoneal Dialysis, Interventional Nephrology, Catheter Placement, Hernia

Mechanical Complications of PD

Learn from a review of mechanical PD complications, including leaks, hernias, dialysate flow issues, pain, and changes in breathing. Most of these happen early, due to catheter placement or dialysate filling, though late complications can also occur.

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Tags: Mechanical PD Complications, Catheter Placement, Dialysate Filling