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. 2019 May 31;2019(5):CD004680. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004680.pub3

Comparison 7. Self‐locating catheter versus straight tenckhoff catheter.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Peritonitis 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
2 Exit‐site/tunnel infection 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
3 Catheter removal or replacement 2 139 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.32 [0.03, 3.06]
4 Technique failure 2 139 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.64 [0.39, 1.04]
5 Death (all causes) 2 139 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.02 [0.11, 9.75]
6 Dialysate leak 2 139 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.46, 2.35]