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A member asked:
When can i expect my peritoneal dialysis catheter be removed?
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When infection occur: Peritoneal catheter can serve for long years unless a resistant infection develops or open abdominal surgery is needed.
Answered 2/25/2017
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Removing PD Catheter: When you no longer need. You no longer need it because your renal function has improved, you are being changed to hemodialysis, or you are getting staged to get a kidney transplant.
Answered 7/1/2018
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