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Dr. Tarek Naguib answered
40 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Blood clots: In a hemodialysis catheter a drop of blood could clot and clog up the passageway. But in peritoneal catheter where there is no blood fibrin deposits c ... Read More
Dr. Fred McCurdy answered
45 years experience Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis
Catheter Clogs: Causes of intermittent peritoneal dialysis catheter malfunction are: 1) a tissue called the omentum has wrapped itself around the catheter; 2) the cat ... Read More
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Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Yes: You can.
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Dr. Eduardo Haddad answered
46 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
See below: A dialysis catheter is a conduit to access either the blood stream or the peritoneal cavity to enable to performance of dialysis.
Hemodialysis cathet ... Read More
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Dr. Alok Agrawal answered
34 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
See below: For dialysis to be done, hemodialysis for eg. , a catheter has to be inserted into large blood vessels, so that blood can be pulled out, cleaned in th ... Read More
Dr. Randy Cooper answered
27 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Dialysis catheter: A dialysis catheter is a long catheter that is inserted into a larger vein (the internal jugular vein is most recommended) that allows for blood to be ... Read More
A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tarek Naguib answered
40 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Repositioning: Usually using an endoscopic surgery. Usually done due to malfunction of the peritoneal tube i.e. Not draining fluid well. Change of position makes for ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tarek Naguib answered
40 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
When infection occur: Peritoneal catheter can serve for long years unless a resistant infection develops or open abdominal surgery is needed.
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Dr. Amitabh Gautam answered
42 years experience Transplant Surgery
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Dr. Norman Chideckel answered
42 years experience Vascular Surgery
Would avoid: High impact paintball may cause damage ask your surgeon what they think.
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tarek Naguib answered
40 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Definitely: Infection tracking to the inside of the abdomen is not only very painful but will limit the life of the procedure. A resistant infection could lead to ... Read More
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Dr. Jacob Petrosky answered
9 years experience General Surgery
Not normal: Green drainage or push from any drains is concerning and should be evaluated before it becomes a bigger problem. If he was my father or brother, I wou ... Read More
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