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Anatomy of the Peritoneum
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Intraoperative Management
Intraoperative Management of Patients Undergoing PD Catheter Placement
Soak catheter cuffs in saline
Infra-umbilical, paramedian incision preferred, avoid midline insertion
Deep cuff in rectus muscle (with purse string)
Flush catheter with dialysate
Downward lateral-facing exit site
Exit site to fit catheter size
Immobilize catheter
No
sutures at exit site