Catheter-related infections in peritoneal dialysis (PD) remain a significant complication, and some patients with recurrent exit-site (ESI) and/or tunnel infections may experience external cuff extrusion. In these cases, cuff-shaving has been described as a possible course of treatment. During a 4-year period, there were 44 patients with PD at our department; all received double-cuffed Tenckhoff catheters. Six (13
作者:Jedrzej A, Debowski;Cora, W?rp;Stig A, Kjellevold;Sadollah, Abedini
来源:Clinical kidney journal 2017 年 10卷 1期