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. 1990 Nov;72(6):368–372.

Factors influencing peritoneal catheter survival in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

M L Nicholson 1, P K Donnelly 1, P R Burton 1, P S Veitch 1, J Walls 1
PMCID: PMC2499290  PMID: 2241055

Abstract

The success of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is to a great extent determined by the survival of the peritoneal catheter. The aim of this study was to identify technical factors which influence CAPD catheter survival. A total of 453 CAPD catheters inserted into 310 patients over an 8-year period were analysed. Access to the peritoneum was gained either by an open surgical technique (n = 290) or by a closed technique using a trocar and introducer (n = 163). Data relating to a number of potentially significant risk/benefit factors were analysed using multiple regression analysis (proportional hazards method of Cox). Three factors were found to be independently associated with improved catheter survival. They were: using an open surgical insertion technique, performing a partial omentectomy at the time of catheter insertion and the procedure being performed by a consultant.

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